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Salmon Hardship Scheme

In March 2007, following the recommendations of the Independent Salmon Group and the Government decision in respect of this matter, the then Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Noel Dempsey T.D., established a fund of €25 million to address the hardship likely to be experienced by commercial salmon fishermen affected by the Government decision to align the wild salmon fishery with the scientific advice from the Standing Scientific Committee of the National Salmon Commission for 2007 and beyond.

The scheme was administered on behalf of the Department by Bord Iascaigh Mhara and the regional fisheries boards and by the Loughs Agency in the Foyle area.

The final report on the uptake of the Salmon Hardship Scheme has been presented to the Government now that the Scheme is essentially completed. Further information on the performance of the scheme may be accessed through the following link:

Final Report on Performance of the Salmon Hardship Scheme

Press Release - Minister Ryan and Minister O’Cuiv announce €5 million Community Support Scheme