1.7.09
The ad below is on the DAFF website from today (July 1).
The date has been extended due to appeals from a number of fishermen for additional time to evaluate what, if anything, they should do regarding Separator Panels or Swedish Grids.
Vessels which apply for the use of one of the gears will be required to use the nominated gear while fishing in VIIa for the remainder of the year, but will be awarded additional days as indicated.
Depending on monitoring and assessment of results from gear usage, vessels may be in line for exemption from KW/days in 2010 depending on the percentage of total catch of Cod associated with the use of such gears.
(FROM DAFF NOTICE ON WEBSITE:)“Closing date for receipt of application for expressions of interest has been extended to the 10 th July 2009
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food wish to advise that the closing date for applications for expressions of interest applications from vessel owners who currently have a Cod
Recovery authorisation for Area VIIa and who wish to commit exclusively to using the following gear type in Area VIIa: Swedish Grid, Inclined Separator has been extended to the 10 th July 2009. An information notice is available on the Department’s website at http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/fisheries/seafoodpolicydevelopment/
In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008, those who commit to using this gear type may be granted an additional effort up to 25% of their effort allocation. Application forms will be available from the Seafood Policy and Development Division, Clogheen, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, any SFPA office or by email at Fisheries Booking@agriculture.ie
. The closing date for receipt of applications has been extended to the 10 th July 2009.”