Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2011
32 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to reduce the number of seabird deaths caused by longline fisheries in view of the high number reported by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. [27918/11]
View answerThe issue of catches of seabirds in long line fisheries is a cause of concern. I understand that the matter is being accessed by the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES). I will examine any proposals from the EU Commission arising from advice received from ICES or other bodies. This form of fishery is not usually practised by the Irish fleet.
