Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
1559 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the entitlements of Irish vessels to quota in the Kattegat and Skaggerak fishing zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29936/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraIreland does not have any fishing quotas in the Kattegat and Skaggerak fishing zones. These fishing grounds are to the north and east of Denmark and Irish vessels had no history of fishing in these areas.
1560 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position between his Department and the E.U. Commission regarding approval of the operational programme for fisheries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29940/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing negotiations between officials from the Department and officials from DG Mare, the Seafood Development Operational Programme 2007-2013 was adopted by the EU Commission on 9 September 2008 under the EU Commission decision (C/2008/4993).
