Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2022
598. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 934 of 21 June 2022, the amount that currently remains unspent in the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme 2014-2020 for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47229/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme 2014-20 made available €240.4 million for the sustainable development of our seafood sector. Since its adoption by the European Commission in December 2015 and formal launch in 2016, it has been a great success, distributing funding to support our seafood sector with capital investment, innovation, advisory services, training and marketing supports.
The Programme is almost exhausted with approximately €5 million remaining for commitment to a number of programmes that support fisheries. By the time the Programme closes on 31 December 2023, it is expected that there will be full draw down of funds.
