Fishing boat PL 777 Boy Shayne

Summary

The request sought details on government grants for the fishing boat Boy Shayne, including purchase price contributions and date. The authority confirmed a 40% grant was provided under a 2003 scheme but withheld the owner's contribution due to personal data exemptions and stated the specific purchase date is not recorded.

Key Facts

• The Boy Shayne received a government grant under the Fishing Vessels (Financial Assistance) Scheme 2003.
• The grant covered 40% of the vessel's purchase price.
• The specific amount contributed by the owner was withheld as personal information.
• The Department does not hold a record of the exact date the vessel was purchased.
• The grant was made to the applicant in September 2011.

Data Disclosed

• 40%
• September 2011
• 2003
• PL 777
• 5086457
• 2025-11-14
• 2025-12-10

Exemptions Cited

• Section 25(b)(i)&(ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Personal Information)
• Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation (Data Protection Principles)
• Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (Lawful Processing Conditions)

Original Request

In public interest was the Boy Shayne purchased with a government grant.

If it was how much did the tax payer or government contribute for the purchase and how much did the owner or owners contribute for the purchase .

When was the Boy Shayne purchased.