asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries if he will state what steps are being taken to prevent the destruction of salmon in the tail race at Ardnacrusha, and if the people engaged in the salmon-fishing industry whose means of livelihood have been interfered with by the Shannon electrical development will be permitted to fish the tail race and thus enable much valuable food to be saved from destruction.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Destruction of Salmon at Ardnacrusha.
The staff of my Department have been inquiring into a recent finding of dead salmon in the tail race at Ardnacrusha and if the cause of mortality can be discovered I shall consult with the Minister for Industry and Commerce as to the steps to be taken to prevent its recurrence. I am not prepared to revoke the By-law prohibiting the use of nets in the tail race.