asked the Minister for the Marine if licences were issued in 1987-1988 for the import of live salmon parr/smolts for fish farming purposes; and, if so, (1) the country of origin, (2) the quantity imported, (3) the destination in Ireland and (4) the name of the import licence holders.
Written Answers. - Fish Farming Licences.
116.
Licences were issued in 1987 for the importation of live salmon smolts. There were no importations in 1988.
1987 County of Origin |
Quantity Imported |
Destination in Ireland |
Name of Importer |
Iceland |
40,000 smolts |
Kilkieran, Co. Galway |
Emerald Fisheries Limited |
Iceland |
480,000 smolts |
Kilkieran and Bertragh- boy, Co. Galway |
Bradán Mara Teo. |