John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 416: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of commercial fish species in Irish waters. [28635/05]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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There are some 40 to 50 fish species targeted by commercial fishermen in waters around the Irish coast. The volume and value of these species landed varies from species to species and from year to year. In 2004 the total value of landings by the Irish fleet was just over €186 million with mackerel €27 million, prawns €13.6 million, lobster €10.7 million and megrim €8.4 million, being the main species in terms of value.