Jim O'Keeffe
Ceist:46 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Marine the number of Spanish fishing vessels found fishing illegally in Irish waters in each of the past four years and to date in 1991; and the total amount of fines imposed on them.
Written Answers. - Illegal Fishing.
The numbers of Spanish vessels detained for suspected illegal fishing in Irish waters and the fines imposed, in each of the last four years, and to date in 1991, are shown in the following table:
|
Number Detained |
Fines Imposed to Date |
|
|
£ |
||
|
1987 |
23 |
431,962 |
|
1988 |
38 |
474,078 |
|
1989 |
23 |
333,563 |
|
1990 |
37 |
531,256 |
|
1991 |
35 |
109,929 |
As regards the fines figure in respect of detentions made in 1991, it should be noted that only eight of the cases concerned have been completed to date.