Austin Deasy
Question:109 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the number of fishermen engaged in fishing at sea either on a full-time or part-time basis in 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000. [12832/01]
Written Answers - Sea Fishing Industry.
From the records available, the number of fishermen engaged in fishing at sea on a full-time or part-time basis in specified years since 1969 is as follows:
|
Year |
Fishermen |
|
1969 |
5,631 |
|
1975 |
6,630 |
|
1980 |
8,824 |
|
1985 |
7,780 |
|
1992 |
7,700 |
|
1998 |
6,319 |