asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the number of licences issued for catching salmon and grilse by (a) drift net, (b) draft net, (c) bag net, (d) fixed engine and (e) other devices for the years 1965, 1966 and 1967.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Salmon Fishing Licences.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
Number of licences issued by Boards of Conservators
|
Type of fishing engine |
in 1965 |
in 1966 |
in 1967 |
|
|
Drift net |
488 |
510 |
531 |
|
|
Draft net |
710 |
767 |
777 |
|
|
Fixed Engine |
Bag net |
4 |
4 |
7 |
|
Stake net |
8 |
9 |
9 |
|
|
Head Weir |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
Other devices (including rods) for catching salmon and grilse |
13,029 |
12,253 |
10,911 |
This table does not include figures for the area of County Donegal (the "Moville Area") administered by the Foyle Fisheries Commission.