asked the Minister for Tourism, Fisheries and Forestry the total volume and value of the fish catch for 1983, 1984 and 1985.
Written Answers. - Fish Catch Statistics.
126.
The information requested by the Deputy in respect of 1983 and 1984, the latest year for which the information is available is as follows:
Landings by Irish Registered Vessels |
Quantity (tonnes) |
Value (Ir£) |
||
1983 |
1984 |
1983 |
1984 |
|
Into Irish Ports |
170,232 |
164,224 |
45,432,850 |
44,842,723 |
Into Foreign Ports |
28,314 |
37,972 |
6,523,649 |
8,283,826 |
Total |
198,546 |
202,196 |
51,956,499 |
53,126,549 |
I will let the Deputy have the information in respect of 1985 as soon as final figures become available.