Martin Ferris
Ceist:587 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the total number employed in marine fishing; and the current annual production in that sector in value and tonnage. [1119/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 27 January 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
Surveys in relation to employment in the Irish seafood industry, comprising fishing, aquaculture, processing and ancillary sectors are carried out by Bord Iascaigh Mhara on a periodic basis. According to its most recent survey, carried out in 2000, total employment, including full and part-time jobs, amounted to approximately 9,000 in the marine fishing sector. The processing and ancillary sectors accounted for a further 6,200 jobs.
According to the latest figures produced by my Department for 2002, annual production amounted to 278,000 tonnes approximately (landed weight) with a value of €234.3 million. This figure includes aquaculture landings (mussels, oysters) of 30,000 tonnes with a value of €21 million.