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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 30 Sep 1997

Vol. 480 No. 6

Written Answers - Fishing Vesssel Accidents.

Michael Finucane

Question:

123 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the fishing vessel accidents and the fatalities involved for each of the years from 1 January 1990 to 31 August 1997; when these accidents happened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14891/97]

Between 1 January 1990 and 31 August 1997 a total of 54 accidents involving fishing vessels in Irish waters have been reported or brought to the attention of the Marine Survey Office of my Department. Details of the number of accidents each year and the number of fatalities involved are as follows:

Year

No. of Accidents

Fatalities

1990

8

1

1991

2

1

1992

10

5

1993

6

4

1994

8

None

1995

12

18

1996

4

3

1997

4

1

54

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