John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 241: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the current revised quota for salmon stocks in Ballina. [7798/05]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I rely upon the advice of the National Salmon Commission and the regional fisheries boards' managers in determining the terms of the wild salmon and sea trout tagging scheme, which inter alia sets out district quotas for the commercial catch.

While I received detailed advice from the National Salmon Commission on Wednesday last, 3 March, I will need some time to consider all of the advices before I decide on the district quotas, including Ballina, for this year.

I will make my decision in this matter shortly and it is my intention to publish the draft wild salmon and sea trout tagging scheme regulations for a 30-day consultation period as soon as possible, in accordance with the requirements of the Fisheries Acts. During this period, interested parties will have an opportunity to submit any objections they may have. Following the receipt and consideration of these, I will then make a final decision on the terms of the scheme, including quotas, for 2005.