Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
707. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the sea-fisheries ice plants currently operated by or for his Department; the location of each; the operating agency or body; the date established; and the quantity of ice supplied per annum for past five years, in tabular form. [32087/26]
View answer708. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the sea-fisheries ice plants previously operated by or for his Department, which have been closed over the past ten years; the location of each; the operating agency or body; and date closed. [32088/26]
View answer709. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans to close the BIM-managed ice plant at Dunmore East fisheries harbour centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32089/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 707, 708 and 709 together.
My Department does not operate any ice production facilities.
An Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), which was established under the Sea Fisheries Act, 1952, is a state agency that helps to develop the Irish seafood industry by providing technical expertise, business support, funding, training, and promoting responsible environmental practice. As part of these functions, BIM may sell or supply ice according to section 15 (1) (b) of this act.
I have referred the Deputy's request for details to BIM for attention and direct reply.
