John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 56: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received the Inland Fisheries Review Report (details supplied); if not, when it will be received; when said report will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33324/06]

John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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I have just received the report of the Independent Group this week, which I established earlier this year to examine the implications for the commercial sector in 2007 and beyond arising from alignment of the management of the wild salmon fishery with the scientific advice. This is to be presented to Government for their consideration shortly. Until such time as the report is presented to Government, I am not in a position to comment on its recommendations or implementation. The question of publication of the report is a matter for the Government and I.

Given the steps involved in putting in place an appropriate salmon management regime to take effect from January 2007, decisions about the report must be taken quickly.