Fisheries Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2010

Thursday, 9 December 2010

Ceisteanna (91)

John Deasy

Ceist:

116 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of persons in Waterford fined for breach of fishing regulations in each of the past five years and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46732/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

Operational aspects in relation to sea fisheries control operations are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the Deputy.