Written answers

Wednesday, 5 July 2006

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Inland Fisheries

12:00 pm

Photo of Trevor SargentTrevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)
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Question 109: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will confirm that the Government has given a commitment to the EU that it will meet scientific advice in 2007, ensuring that fisheries will only take place in estuaries and rivers on stocks which have been shown to be above their conservation limit; when he expects the independent group to make their report to him; and if he will publish the same. [26600/06]

Photo of John BrowneJohn Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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I introduced the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme Regulations and other conservation bye-laws for the 2006 season on the 25 April last. When first announcing these proposals in March, I reaffirmed the Government's commitment to fully align with the scientific advice provided on the management of the wild salmon fishery by 2007.

Officials in the Department keep the relevant directorates of the EU Commission informed on an ongoing basis of developments in the management of the wild salmon fishery.

I established the Independent Group, to which the Deputy refers, to examine the implications for the commercial sector in 2007 and beyond arising from my undertaking to fully align the management of the wild salmon fishery with the scientific advice. I expect that the Independent Group will submit its report to me in September. It is my intention to publish the findings of the Independent Group when appropriate.

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