Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 25 Apr 1990

Vol. 397 No. 9

Written Answers. - Fishing Licences.

Dermot Fitzpatrick

Ceist:

120 Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Marine the number of types of fishing licences which exist; the amount which each one costs per year; to whom it is payable; and who sets the licence fee.

Minister for the Marine (Mr. Wilson)

The information sought by the Deputy is as follows:

The number of types of fishing licences which exist is 20, outlined as follows:

Description of Licence	Amount
General Licences
General sea-fishing boat licences	No Charge
Licences required for fishing certain pressure stocks e.g. hake, herring and mackerel	No Charge
Regional Fishery Board Licences*
Salmon Annual	£25 p.a.
Salmon 21 Day	£10
Foyle Area Extension Salmon Annual	£17 p.a.
Oyster Dredge	£40 p.a.
Draft Net	£85 p.a.
Drift Net	£150 p.a.
Pole Net	£15 p.a.
Bag Net	£85 p.a.
Stake Net	£150 p.a.
Head Weir	£30 p.a.
Box or Crib	£60 p.a.
Loop Net	£10 p.a.
Snap Net	£35 p.a.
Gap, eye or basket for sale	£40 p.a.
Longline for eels	£40 p.a.
Eel Trap	£65 p.a.
Fyke Net	£40 p.a.
Special Local Licences Rod:Salmon	£21 p.a.
Net	£114 p.a.

* Payment of these licences fees is made to the regional fisheries boards and the fees are set by the Minister for the Marine.

Note: Licence for trout and coarse fishing are in the course of being replaced under the new arrangements for trout and coarse fishing development.