asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry the action he is taking to protect the shell fisheries at Kilkerrin Bay and Bertra Buí Bay, Connemara, County Galway; and if a prohibition on fishing for certain species is in operation.
Written Answers. - Shell Fisheries Protection.
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I am considering a proposal for a closure by-law for escallops and oysters in Kilkerrin and Bertra Buí Bays and I propose to issue a public notice shortly indicating my intention to introduce such a bye-law. The only existing restrictions in relation to shellfishing in Kilkerrin and Bertra Buí bays relate to oysters, to which a national close season and minimum size applies, and escallops, to which a minimum size applies.