Expenditure on fisheries will be maintained at 2010 levels under the Budget for 2011  announced today. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, welcomed the protection of expenditure in forestry/bioenergy and fisheries, saying it “reflects the important economic and social contributions that both sectors make to rural and…

Today the Minister for Transport Mr Noel Dempsey T.D. announced the 2011 Estimates provision for his Department. The following are the principal features of the 2011 Estimates for marine affairs in his remit. The 2011 capital provision will be €15 million, compared with €13 million in 2010. The principal item of…

Minister Dempsey announces €2.787 billion budget for Transport in 2010 – €0.92 billion for public transport; €1.72 billion for roads of which €1.31 billion for national roads including €37.5 million for road safety and €411 million for upkeep and maintenance of regional and local roads; €53 million for the maritime…

The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) has given a cautious welcome to the budget, while expressing disappointment at the decision to axe the country's sail training scheme. “Overall, the Irish Marine Federation welcomes the government’s commitment to restore order to the country’s finances," said  Mark McAuley, IMF director. "All industry sectors…

Coiste an Asgard the state body responsible for Sail Training in Ireland has been abolished as part of this afternoon's budget cuts. Confirmation of its termination was posted on the Department of Finance website here. The move effectively brings to an end the 30-year old national sailing programme following the…