Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 297: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the concerns he has regarding the removal of shore crabs in the Suir Estuary (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21802/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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It is the policy of my Department to strive for both economically viable and environmentally compatible fisheries which take account of other interests in any given area of activity. In this regard we employ the appropriate tools and take the appropriate measures to achieve this.

With reference to the specific question on shore crabs in the Suir estuary, I have asked BIM to examine the issue and await their advice on the matter.