Michael Ring
Ceist:292 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Marine the plans, if any, which are in place to abolish fisheries boards in the country. [3781/96]
Written Answers. - Fisheries Boards.
I can inform the Deputy that there are no plans in place to abolish the fisheries boards.
A fundamental overhaul of marine policy was initiated last year with a view to tapping the full potential of the marine sector. This includes a major review of the organisational and management structure of the Fishery Service.
This review, which is being undertaken at present by consultants, involves an examination of the institutional framework for the development and regulation of the inland fisheries, sea fisheries and aquaculture sectors and will include recommendations on measures to improve the coherence and efficiency of the delivery of public policies and services to those sectors. The Central and Regional Fisheries Boards are encompassed by this review.