Joe Walsh
Question:148 Mr. J. Walsh asked the Minister for the Marine if he will approve a herring fishing licence for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [18976/96]
Written Answers. - Herring Fishing Licence Application.
For a fishing vessel over 65 feet in registered length to be eligible for a herring licence, the registered tonnage capacity removed to enable its entry to the Irish fishing fleet must have previously fished actively for herring. As this condition was not fulfilled in relation to the vessel in question and as the registered length of the vessel is calculated to be in excess of 65 feet, the fishing licence which recently issued to the applicant contains a general preclusion from fishing for herring or mackerel.
The person concerned has indicated his intention to submit a technical report in support of his contention that the vessel's registered length is less than 65 feet and this will be examined by the Department on receipt.