Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 441: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her views on whether salmon ranching is a viable alternative for the drift net fishermen who have been removed from the sea by the ban; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30905/07]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Salmon ranching is an activity that has not taken place in the State previously and accordingly requires careful consideration. Relevant state agencies are examining the multi-faceted implications of such an activity and will advise in due course.

It should be noted that aquaculture activities, including the culture or farming of any species of fish, aquatic invertebrate or aquatic plant, are regulated under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, through a licensing system administered by my Department.