Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 7 Apr 1992

Vol. 418 No. 4

Written Answers. - Fish Kills Statistics.

Joe Sherlock

Ceist:

55 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Marine the number of fish kills reported in rivers and lakes during 1992; the number of fish lost in these kills and the estimated cost of restocking; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for the Marine (Dr. Woods)

There has been a total of three reported fish kills this year. Precise estimates of the number of fish lost are not available but the total loss is reported to be minor in nature.

I have no estimates of the costs of restocking in these cases.