Dáil Éireann - Volume 661 - 24 September, 2008

Written Answers. - Fishing Industry Development.

Deputy Martin Ferris Deputy Martin Ferris

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[760] Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the entitlements of Irish vessels to quota in the Kattegat and Skaggerak fishing zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29936/08]

Deputy Brendan Smith Deputy Brendan Smith

  Deputy Brendan Smith: Ireland does not have any fishing quotas in the Kattegat and Skaggerak fishing zones. These fishing grounds are to the north and east of Denmark and Irish vessels had no history of fishing in these areas.

Deputy Michael Creed Deputy Michael Creed

Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position between his Department and the E.U. Commission regarding approval of the operational programme for fisheries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29940/08]

Deputy Brendan Smith Deputy Brendan Smith

  Deputy Brendan Smith: Following negotiations between officials from the Department and officials from DG Mare, the Seafood Development Operational Programme 2007-2013 was adopted by the EU Commission on 9 September 2008 under the EU Commission decision (C/2008/4993).

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