509 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the compensation package will be announced for drift-net fishermen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9479/07]

520 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the compensation due to salmon fishermen resulting from the ban on drift net fishing will be awarded to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9737/07]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 509 and 520 together.

I recently published details of the Salmon Hardship Scheme. The scheme is intended to provide a measure of relief to each individual licence holder in line with the level of hardship likely to be experienced. Details of the scheme are available from BIM and the Regional Fisheries Boards who are jointly administering the scheme.