asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware that quantities of escallops have recently been found dead in the Connemara area; and if his Department can offer any explanation of this unusual occurrence.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dead Escallops.
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I am aware of the unusual mortality of escallops and other marine animals in the shallower waters in recent weeks and I am advised that this is considered to be due to conditions arising from the abnormally low temperature.