Vol. 506 No. 6
49 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he will extend the drift net fishing season by one week due to the fact that the issuing of some of the licences was delayed at the beginning of the season. [16065/99]
I understand that the Deputy is referring to salmon drift net licences in the Northern Regional Fisheries Board area. I am advised that the licences were issued one day late by the regional fisheries board. I understand, however, that the board's chief officer had advised all the fishermen affected that they could commence fishing on 1 June, the opening date of the season, pending postal delivery of their licences. On that basis there are no plans to extend the season.
