Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2004
59 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received the first phase of the report of the consultants appointed to undertake the review of the inland fisheries sector, which he indicated would be completed by the end of March 2004; if it is intended to publish the document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10226/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the steering group which I established to oversee the high level review referred to by the Deputy that the complex review will require some more time yet before it is in a position to forward its report on the first stage of the review.
While I appreciate that earlier indications were that I expected to receive this report by the end of March, I am sure that the Deputy will nevertheless agree that, given the size and complexity of the task assigned to them, the consultants should be allowed the necessary time to deliver a report which fully and comprehensively addresses the issues put before them. I have asked the steering group to ensure, however, that there is no undue delay in the process and informed it that I remain anxious to receive this report as soon as possible.
