Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 20 Jun 1991

Vol. 410 No. 1

Written Answers. - Snap-Net Fishing.

Proinsias De Rossa

Question:

26 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline the Government's policy on snap-net fishing; whether it is intended to bring forward new legislation in view of the effect of pollution and the decline of wild salmon stocks in our rivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for the Marine (Mr. Wilson)

Snap-net licences are issued by regional fisheries boards under the Control of Fishing for Salmon Order which is currently under review in my Department. The position in relation to snap-net fishermen will receive consideration in the light of this review.