Fishing Fleet Modernisation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 February 2010

Tuesday, 2 February 2010

Ceisteanna (524)

Michael Creed

Ceist:

609 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to introduce a decommissioning scheme in 2010 for boats less than 18 metres in length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4513/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

There are no plans for a further decommissioning scheme at present. Any further scheme will be considered in the context of available funding and priorities for support within the seafood sector.