Fish Quotas

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 September 2013

Thursday, 26 September 2013

Questions (221)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

221. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will allow some of the 2014 herring quota for boats under 17 m to be landed in January as well as November and December; if the November opening would begin in 1 November; if he will allow flexibility for small boats to help them cope with the possibility of bad weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40288/13]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The Management arrangements for the 2014 Celtic Sea Herring fishery have not yet been considered. I will decide on the arrangements for the fishery following consultation with the Celtic Sea Herring Management Advisory Committee (CSHMAC). The CSHMAC have not yet made any proposals for the 2014 fishery and I will consider any proposals received from the committee including a request for a spring fishery.