asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry the basis for his decision to reduce the number of salmon drift and draft net licences in the Waterford fishery area; and if he will re-consider his decision in view of the hardship which will result.
Written Answers. - Salmon Licences.
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The recently revised maximum numbers of salmon drift net and draft net fishing licences which may be issued for Waterford fishery district are related to the numbers of those licences issued for that district in 1980 with an additional nine drift net licences and three draft net licences to meet applications which may be received from other eligible applicants and to alleviate possible hardship. Accordingly I do not propose to reconsider my decision at present.