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Inshore Fisheries

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 February 2019

Thursday, 14 February 2019

Ceisteanna (202)

Charlie McConalogue

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202. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the Strategy for the Irish Inshore Fisheries Sector 2018 to 2023; the number of agreed actions; and the timetable for implementation in tabular from. [7635/19]

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The ‘Strategy for the Inshore Fisheries Sector 2019-2023’ has been finalised following an extensive development process involving the National and Regional Inshore Fisheries Forums. I was very pleased to receive a presentation on the Strategy from the Chair of the National Inshore Fisheries Forum at our meeting on 30 January.

The Strategy is the first industry-led blueprint for the inshore fisheries sector. I understand an inclusive approach was taken to identifying key issues and priorities for the sector, including a Steering Group with industry and State partners, a dedicated workshop and public consultation.

From the presentation given, I understand that the Strategy identifies a vision for the inshore sector, that it “will have a prosperous and sustainable future delivered through a united industry with a strong and influential voice”. To achieve this, the Strategy sets out 14 objectives for the sector, which are grouped under four themes. These objectives are linked to specific actions that will underpin the Strategy's implementation.

Bord Iascaigh Mhara will lead the implementation of the Strategy in partnership with the National Inshore Fisheries Forum. BIM will work closely with the Forum to prepare a plan for implementing the Strategy and identify the objectives and actions that will be prioritised. The Strategy will frame the work of the Forum over the next number of years, until 2023, and affords an opportunity to target funding support available under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund to where it can be most effectively used.

I look forward to launching the Strategy with the National Inshore Fisheries Forum in the coming weeks and, in the medium term, to seeing the output achieved through the implementation of this Strategy.

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