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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 5 Jul 2001

Vol. 540 No. 3

Written Answers. - Fisheries Protection.

Michael Bell

Ceist:

59 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if the Government has indicated support for the North Atlantic salmon fund and the initiatives to restore salmon; if so, the type of support which will be provided to all types of salmon fishermen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19942/01]

The North Atlantic Salmon Fund, NASF, has submitted outline proposals to me for the ending of commercial exploitation of salmon by means of voluntary buyout of licences. I am reviewing the practicalities, realism and cost benefit of their preferred strategy. I have also asked my Department, the fisheries boards and the National Salmon Commission to assess and advise me on other approaches.

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