asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he will amend the Control of Fishing for Salmon Order, 1974, to allow the issue of salmon drift net licences to island fishermen.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Salmon Net Licences.
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The urgent need for conservation of the salmon stocks makes it impracticable to introduce special provisions in regard to the issue of salmon drift-net licences for island fishermen. In the circumstances, I do not propose to amend the Control of Fishing for Salmon Order, 1974.