Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 July 2024
355. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of any funding streams nationally or from the EU for young fishermen to help purchase vessels to fish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28289/24]
View answerThe Seafood Development Programme implemented by my Department and co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the EU under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) 2021-2027 provides significant funding towards the sustainable development of fisheries. My Department is working with Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) to develop a range of schemes providing funding to industry under this programme, including a Young Fisher Scheme.
The EMFAF Monitoring Committee, which comprises a range of stakeholders including recognised industry groups, has adopted the Implementation Plan required in order to implement this scheme. The details of the scheme will be announced shortly.
This scheme will be implemented by BIM, and once it is open, all details in relation to the scheme and how to apply will be available on www.bim.ie
