Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2006
263 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the recorded landings of mackerel, horse mackerel, blue whiting and herring for each of the refrigerated sea water vessels in the pelagic fleet over 40 metres in length for each of the past three years. [7677/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information sought by the Deputy is contained in EU logbook returns by the vessels concerned, which is submitted to the Department under EU legislation. I am advised by the Attorney General's office that logbook data is personal information and that the relevant legislative provisions on data protection apply. Accordingly, I am not in a position to provide information on a vessel specific basis.
I am, however, arranging for the completion of an aggregate landings analysis for the four species in question for the years 2003 to 2005. I will forward this directly to the Deputy as soon as it is completed.
264 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the official recorded landings of mackerel in Norwegian and UK ports in 2004 and 2005 from Irish registered fishing vessels. [7678/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information sought by the Deputy is being compiled and will be transmitted directly to him at an early date.
