Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013
1065. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider the reintroduction of the legal hunting of basking sharks in our waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17480/13]
View answerThe International Union for Conservation of Nature lists basking shark as an endangered species. The European Commission therefore prohibit EU vessels to fish for, to retain on board, to tranship or to land basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus). This is given effect by Article 12 of COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) No 39/2013.
