I propose to take Questions Nos. 90 to 99, inclusive, together.
As I have previously advised the House, £2.5 million, €3.174 million, was made available to the shellfish production sector under the shellfish remedial package. This national scheme was announced in the budget for 2001 and launched in Bantry on 12 January 2001 by the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne. The launch received wide media coverage in both the national and local press and radio and television. Details regarding the objectives of the scheme and how to apply were advertised by BIM in The Kerryman and Connaught Tribune of 19 January 2001 and the Southern Star of 20 January 2001. Details were also published in BIM's Aquaculture Newsletter No. 36 and Aquaculture Ireland.
Administration of the scheme was a day to day matter for BIM which dealt with all matters such as publicity, the application process and the assessment of applications received in accordance with agreed criteria. I have asked the board to reply to the Deputy directly in regard to all the matters raised.
Question No. 100 answered with Question No. 85.