asked the Minister for the Marine the average age of our present fishing fleet for (a) boats over 50 feet and (b) boats under 50 feet.
Written Answers. - Age of Fishing Fleet.
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The information required by the Deputy is not immediately available in the particular size categories requested but the following tabular statement provides a more comprehensive breakdown of the age structure of the fleet.
|
Vessel Size Category (feet) |
Average Age (Years) |
|
Under 40 |
18 |
|
40 — 60 |
30 |
|
60 — 130 |
24 |
|
Over 130 |
5 |