asked the Minister for Tourism, Fisheries and Forestry if he will give details of the proposals for the management of the Celtic Sea herring fishery in 1986; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Celtic Sea Herring Fishery.
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Proposals for the management of the Celtic Sea herring fishery in 1986 during the main fishing season from September to December will be finalised shortly. Fishing was permitted from 6 January 1986 on a licensed basis with quotas allocated to individual fishing vessels. The fishery drew to a close towards the end of February and fishing will not resume until later in the year.