Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 October 2005
294 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the proportion of the €45 million being allocated to the decommissioning of up to 25% of the whitefish and shellfish trawling capacity which will have to be met from Irish Exchequer resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28220/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraSome €45 million has been allocated for the scheme to decommission fishing boats, which was launched recently. Of this total, €8.8 million is already provided for under the current national development plan which runs to 2006, of which 75%, €6.6 million, is funded from the financial instrument for fisheries guidance with the remaining 25%, €2.2 million, being met through matching Exchequer funding. The future mechanism for EU funding post 2006 has yet to be finalised at EU level.
