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Harbour Fees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Ceisteanna (827)

Brendan Griffin

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827. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration will be given to reviewing a charging regime at a facility (detailed supplied). [15246/20]

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My Department owns, manages and maintains the six State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl. The Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates and Charges) Order 2012 (214 of 2012), which came into effect on the 1st July 2012, sets out the fee schedule for the use of the facilities at each of the six Fishery Harbour Centres. Different rates apply according to the type and nature of the vessel, the different use made of the facilities by the vessel, the size of the vessel and the quantity, value and species of fish landed (where applicable).

Charge 9, Schedule 2 of the order sets an annual rate only for swing moorings of between €200 and €300 per annum depending on the size of the vessel.

However, I assume the deputy is referring to Charge 17, Schedule 2 of the order which sets out the rates for the berthing of yachts and pleasure crafts, and has a summer rate between April and September of €150 per metre in length of the vessel . This charge already allows for monthly, weekly and even shorter stays at lower rates.

As the rates and charges applicable in respect of services are prescribed in the Rates and Charges Order referred to above, changes to the rates would require legislative change and this is not envisaged at present.

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