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PRESS STATEMENTS 2007

John Browne Extends Closing Date for Applications Under Hardship Fund for Commercial Salmon Fishermen

 

Dublin , 27th March 2007

John Browne T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine & Natural Resources, has announced that he has instructed Bord Iascaigh Mhara and the Regional Fisheries Board to extend the closing date for the receipt of completed application forms for the Salmon Hardship Scheme to Friday, April 27th 2007.

The decision to extend the deadline for qualifying fishermen was taken on foot the strong interest that has been shown in the scheme, with over 600 applications having been so far received.

“As the original deadline of the end of March approached, I noted the significant numbers of applications that were being made from around the country in the last few days.   The extension of the closing date by one month will facilitate all those concerned to have additional time to evaluate the scheme and to make an informed decision.” commented Browne. 

Notes to Editors:

The scheme was published earlier this month to provide a measure of relief to those affected by the cessation of mixed stock fishing for wild salmon in line with Government commitments and in compliance with the EU Habitats Directive

Under the hardship scheme, each fisherman will receive a payment equal to six times their average annual catch over the period 2001-2005, multiplied by the average price per salmon over the period (€23). Each fisherman will also receive a payment equal to six times the 2006 licence fee. The fund is normally available to all commercial salmon licence holders who held a licence for the 2006 season.

An additional €5 million fund will be available for a community support scheme. This support scheme is designed to aid the development of those communities where the impact of the cessation of salmon fishing will be hardest felt and provide alternative employment and economic opportunities for those affected. Details of this scheme will be announced shortly. 

ENDS

For further media information, please contact:-
Olive Stephens, Press Advisor +353 1 678 2440 / Mobile: 087 760 1642
Ken Cleary, Press Officer: Office +353 1 678 2441 / Mobile: 087 905 9618
Email: press.office@dcmnr.gov.ie
 


Salmon Hardship Fund

On the 2 March 2007, the Minister of State, John Browne TD, announced details of the €30 million hardship fund for commercial salmon fishermen. The creation of this scheme was the key recommendation of the report by the Independent Group which was established to examine the implications of alignment with the scientific advice for the commercial salmon sector in 2007 and beyond which was adopted by Government last year.

The hardship scheme will be widely advertised in the national media. A booklet detailing the scheme and including an application form will also be sent to all those who held commercial salmon fishing licences in 2006. Applications for the scheme can be made until 30th March 2007. Offers to applicants will be made shortly thereafter and licence holders will have until the end of the year to accept an offer from the scheme.

The scheme is being administered by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and all queries relating to the scheme should be referred to BIM at (01) 214 4100. Details of the scheme are also available on the BIM website at the following link:-

http://www.bim.ie/templates/text_content.asp?node_id=934

YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM HERE


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