Radar grants for fishing boats under 35 feet

Summary

O'Keeffe requested grant aid for radar installations in boats under 35 feet; Lenihan said the installations were impractical and undesirable, and declined funding.

Jim O'Keeffe Mr. O'Keeffe Fine Gael

asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if he will arrange for grant aid for the installation of radar in fishing boats under 35 feet.

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Brian Lenihan Snr. Mr. Lenihan Fianna Fáil

I have been advised by An Bord Iascaigh Mhara that the installation of radar in fishing boats under 35 feet in length is neither practical nor desirable. In the circumstances I am not prepared to provide grant aid for that purpose.

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