Vol. 453 No. 2
43 Mr. Kenneally asked the Minister for the Marine if he will introduce a graduated salmon licence fee in view of the fact that some fishermen are in a position to catch thousands of salmon each year whereas other fishermen do not catch enough in a season to cover the cost of the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7246/95]
Commercial salmon fishing licence fees are set by reference to the instrument of capture employed. The current level of licence fees by category, under the Fisheries Acts is set out in the following table:
|
Category |
Cost (£) |
|
Drift Net |
150 |
|
Stake Net |
150 |
|
Special Local |
114 |
|
Bag Net |
85 |
|
Draft Net |
85 |
|
Box or Crib |
60 |
|
Snap Net |
35 |
|
Head Weir |
30 |
|
Pole Net |
15 |
|
Loop Net |
10 |
