asked the Minister for Lands if he will state the yield of salmon from licensed salmon fishermen in the Ringsend estuary in the year 1950, and in each subsequent year for which figures are available.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Yield of Salmon in Ringsend Estuary.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to furnish the statement for inclusion in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
The quantities of salmon taken from the estuary of the Liffey in the year 1950 and subsequent years, up to 1957 (inclusive), according to the returns furnished by licence holders, are:—
|
lb. |
|
|
1950 |
6,668 |
|
1951 |
7,323 |
|
1952 |
4,809 |
|
1953 |
4,224 |
|
1954 |
1,660 |
|
1955 |
1,472 |
|
1956 |
1,777 |
|
1957 |
1,784 |