Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 193: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report to Dáil Éireann on progress in relation to the meeting of the Ministers of State with the fishermen of Carrick-on-Suir and south Tipperary political representatives; if he has been in contact with South Tipperary County Council; if the obstruction on the River Suir in Carrick-on-Suir will be removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34364/05]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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As I indicated in my reply to Question No. 98 of 20 October 2005, catch data provided to the Department by the Southern Regional Fisheries Board on behalf of the fishermen concerned were forwarded to South Tipperary County Council.

I understand that the county council has no proposals to reconsider the location of the outfall diffusers. In view of the local authority's position on the matter, and as I am advised that any effects of the diffusers and the associated navigation buoy on fishing are localised and minor, I do not consider that action as regards their relocation is warranted.