Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 September 2009
1090 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of harbour dues which are owed from late 2003 to date in 2009; the grant moneys which have been paid for the same period; if there have been prosecutions of non-payment of dues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30157/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that the Deputy's question relates to Ros an Mhíl, Fisheries Harbour Centre, Co. Galway. The total amount of harbour dues owed for Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre from late 2003 to date is €1,106,855. In line with legal advice I cannot comment on any individual case. There has been no prosecution, to date, for the non-payment harbour dues for the period in question.
My Department owns Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre and is responsible for its maintenance, development and management. Any necessary works are carried out directly by my Department rather than by way of grant aid. The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs subsidises the operation of ferry services from Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre to the Aran Islands. Any question in relation to these subsidies should be addressed to my colleague Minister Éamon Ó Cuív at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.
