Vol. 488 No. 7
92 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he will extend the fishing season for the draft net fishermen of Owenmore, Ballycroy, Westport, County Mayo on the Owenduff and particularly in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the disastrous year in 1997. [7307/98]
93 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he will open the fishing season early for the draft net fishermen of Owenmore, Ballycroy, Westport, County Mayo on the Owenduff in view of the fact the draft net fishermen suffered a disastrous year in 1997 (details supplied). [7494/98]
94 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources when the fishing season will open for the draft net fishermen of Owenmore, Ballycroy, Westport, County Mayo, on the Owenduff (details supplied). [7495/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 92, 93 and 94 together.
The draft net fishing season is scheduled to open on the Owenduff river on 12 May. Because of the need to conserve salmon stocks I have renewed vital conservation measures introduced last year for 1998. In this context it would not be appropriate to open the season on the Owenduff river earlier than 12 May.
