Ned O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 437: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if there is to be a cessation of salmon fishing in a location (details supplied) in County Cork in 2007. [35118/06]

John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware I have undertaken to follow the recommendations of the Standing Scientific Committee of the National Salmon Commission to fully align the management of the wild salmon fishery with their scientific advice for 2007.

I expect that the National Salmon Commission, having considered the advice of the Standing Scientific Committee and the fishery managers, will bring forward, in accordance with their terms of reference, advice on measures for management of the wild salmon fishery in 2007 including where and how fishing can continue. I am not in a position to anticipate this advice in relation to particular areas at this stage.

The National Salmon Commission is aware of the importance of my receiving their advice at the earliest possible date. I expect to receive their advice in the coming weeks in sufficient time for the publication of the necessary draft regulations governing the 2007 Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme. There will be a period for public consultation prior to enactment in time for the start of the 2007 season.