Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 29 May 1990

Vol. 399 No. 3

Written Answers. - Shellfish Conservation.

Michael Bell

Ceist:

66 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine , in the interests of conservation of shellfish species, if he will agree to introduce regulations to restrict fishing to boats of 33 foot or less in the base line from Bellurg/Dundalk to Clogher Head, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for the Marine (Mr. Wilson)

I have no plans at present to introduce such a regulation. I will, however, keep this matter under a review and will be prepared to consider action in the interests of conservation should the scientific advice available to me so recommend. I have asked that a detailed investigation of this issue be initiated.