Fisheries Statistics.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2008

Tuesday, 18 November 2008

Questions (421)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

490 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the value of fish landed at each of the six national fisheries harbours for each year over the past five years; the value of fish landed at Clogherhead, Greencastle, Burton Port and Union Hall over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40609/08]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

Since the establishment of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) on 1 January 2007, the provision of the information requested is a matter for that Authority, which is an independent statutory body. I have asked that body to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.