Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 April 2019
192. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding compensation packages for holders of eel fishing licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15514/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer to the reply to Question No. 574 of 12 February 2019.
I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that payments have, so far, issued to 90 applicants who have communicated, in writing, formal acceptance of the offer and confirmation of an undertaking to adhere to the conditions of the scheme and their individual letter of offer. Payments will issue to other eligible applicants as soon as they make the required returns to IFI.
The closing date for appeals under the scheme was Friday 22 February. The Independent Appeals Panel established within my Department has met to consider all appeals received and letters in relation to the outcome of appeals have been issuing to appellants since last week.
