Seanad debates
Wednesday, 15 October 2003
Fishery Policy: Statements.
The Indecon report states that 24,000 overseas salmon anglers visited Ireland in each of the years from 1998 to 2000. It is a highly significant part of our economy, particularly our tourist economy. The report also refers to the capital value of the industry and the value of game angling compared to netting. It says the net socio-economic value of the commercial sector is £39.9 million while the net value of salmon angling is £91.6 million. I agree that they are both important and that salmon angling is very important as a source of revenue in areas where there have been difficulties in the past.
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