Dermot Fitzpatrick
Question:120 Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Marine the number of types of fishing licences which exist; the amount which each one costs per year; to whom it is payable; and who sets the licence fee.
Vol. 397 No. 9
120 Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Marine the number of types of fishing licences which exist; the amount which each one costs per year; to whom it is payable; and who sets the licence fee.
The information sought by the Deputy is as follows:
The number of types of fishing licences which exist is 20, outlined as follows:
Description of Licence |
Amount |
General Licences |
|
General sea-fishing boat licences |
No Charge |
Licences required for fishing certain pressure stocks e.g. hake, herring and mackerel |
No Charge |
Regional Fishery Board Licences* |
|
Salmon Annual |
£25 p.a. |
Salmon 21 Day |
£10 |
Foyle Area Extension Salmon Annual |
£17 p.a. |
Oyster Dredge |
£40 p.a. |
Draft Net |
£85 p.a. |
Drift Net |
£150 p.a. |
Pole Net |
£15 p.a. |
Bag Net |
£85 p.a. |
Stake Net |
£150 p.a. |
Head Weir |
£30 p.a. |
Box or Crib |
£60 p.a. |
Loop Net |
£10 p.a. |
Snap Net |
£35 p.a. |
Gap, eye or basket for sale |
£40 p.a. |
Longline for eels |
£40 p.a. |
Eel Trap |
£65 p.a. |
Fyke Net |
£40 p.a. |
Special Local Licences Rod:Salmon |
£21 p.a. |
Net |
£114 p.a. |