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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 10 Feb 2000

Vol. 514 No. 2

Written Answers. - EU Fishing Fleets.

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

39 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the steps, if any, being taken to deal with the problems of flags of convenience vessels in Irish waters; the discussions, if any, he has had with EU Commissioner Fischler on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3630/00]

The fisheries protection services at sea and on land are co-operating closely to ensure that flagship activities in the Irish zone are rigorously monitored and controlled. The new EU fisheries control regulations which came into force last year provides for a considerably tighter regime for the inspection and monitoring of flagships including the requirement that they provide at least four hours notice of intent to land into ports other than those of their flag state.

I am arranging to meet Commissioner Fischler at a very early date to outline to him my policy priorities in sea fisheries. I will press him strongly on the imperative need to ensure compliance with the rules by all EU fishing fleets.
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