asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the estimated number of fulltime fishermen in the State for each of the years 1972, 1973 and 1974.
Written Answers. - Fulltime Fishermen Numbers.
165.
The number of fulltime fishermen in the State as disclosed by surveys carried out by my Department was 2,174 in 1972 and 2,424 in 1973. The number for 1974 is not yet available but I will let the Deputy have it immediately it comes to hand.