asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state the method of recruitment employed by An Bord Iascaigh Mhara in procuring fishing crews for the three German trawlers recently purchased by them, and the number of Donegal fishermen employed on these three fishing boats.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Recruiting of Fishing Crews.
The crews required for the vessels referred to were sought by Press advertisements. Six persons with addresses in County Donegal were selected for employment by An Bord Iascaigh Mhara, but only two were in a position to travel to Germany when required.
Who selected these prospective fishermen?
The board.
Acting on the advice of whom?
On their own initiative.
It would not be on the advice of the secretary of some Fianna Fáil cumann?