Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2021
726. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the heading and subheadings in the Revised Estimates that deal with the allocation of funding for fisheries; the purpose of each allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57001/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWithin the Revised Estimates, there are a total of seven sub-headings within Section D.
Subhead D1 - Administration - Pay and D2 - Administration - Non Pay relates to funding of the administrative functions of the Marine Divisions of my Department.
Subhead D3 - Fisheries - Covers costs primarily related to the operation of our Fisheries Harbour Centres. European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) support for Marine Spatial Planning and Marine Biodiversity projects for the Marine Institute, Seafood Promotion projects administered by Bord Bia are also key components. Other elements include Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board(ALAB) Member Fees and Expenses and costs related to the National Data Buoy Observation Network.
Subhead D4 - Marine Institute Grant - Annual Budget provided to the Marine Institute for general operational costs including Pay, Superannuation, Non Pay costs and Capital costs.
Subhead D5 - Bord Iascaigh Mhara Grant - Annual Budget provided to Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) for general operational costs , including Pay, Superannuation, Non Pay costs and funding under my Department's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme (EMFF) for grant supports to our seafood sector.
Subhead D6 - Sea Fisheries Protection Authority Grant - Annual Budget provided to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) for general operational costs , including Pay, Superannuation, Non Pay costs, and funding under my Department's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme (EMFF) for investment in control and enforcement projects.
Subhead D7 - Haulbowline Remediation Project relates to the reimbursement to my Department’s agent, Cork County Council on a final retention payment on the East Tip construction contract and other associated costs as forecast for the remediation of Haulbowline Island.
Additional costs surrounding the annual budget provided to the Aquaculture Licence Appeals Board for general operational costs are sourced from subhead C11.
