Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 4 Nov 1998

Vol. 496 No. 1

Written Answers. - Fishing Industry Development.

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Ceist:

59 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources his response to the current shortage of fishermen; if he will set up a task force to look at the working conditions of fishermen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21951/98]

Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources (Dr. Woods)

I am forwarding to the Deputy details of my announcement on Monday, 2 November in Donegal that I am setting up a task force representative of all relevant interests and expertise to examine all the factors inherent in the employment situation in the fishing sector.