BIM grants for new fishing vessels
Hussey and Timmins questioned whether BIM lacked funds for new-vessel grants and whether last year’s funding shortfall caused the lack of orders. McEllistrim said grants remained available and existing terms were generous, but did not provide the requested figures for this year.
asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if, in view of the fact that none of the building yards of the Fishing Boat Builders Section of the Irish Federation of Marine Industries still operating has orders for new vessels, he has any plans for increasing An Bord Iascaigh Mhara's financial grant for new fishing vessel construction.
Comment on this
An Bord Iascaigh Mhara operate a very generous scheme of financial aid for the fishing fleet under its marine credit plan. It is not proposed to alter what are already favourable terms for the purchase of new fishing vessels.
Comment on this
Can the Minister confirm that BIM have informed the Fishing Boat Builders Section of the Irish Federation of Marine Industries that they had run out of grants and have no further money available? Is this not the reson why there are no new orders with the Fishing Boat Builders Section?
Comment on this
Is it not true that BIM have informed the Fishing Boat Builders Section that they have run out of money. for grants this year?
Comment on this
Is it true that BIM applied for £13 million from the Department last year for marine development and that they received only £6 million? Is that not the reason why they have not sufficient money now to meet demands?
Comment on this
The Deputy knows it was the Coalition Government who did not provide the money for BIM last year.
Comment on this
Will the Minister indicate the amount provided for BIM this year and the amount of money they sought?
