Written answers

Wednesday, 3 December 2008

Department of Agriculture and Food

Fishing Industry Development

9:00 pm

Photo of Joe CareyJoe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 117: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he will take at the Christmas 2008 talks on fisheries in Europe regarding the proposed cut in quotas for prawns. [43943/08]

Photo of Phil HoganPhil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 122: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason there is a proposed cut in quotas for prawns in view of the acknowledged positive position in stocks; if he will resist this proposal at the December 2008 Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44060/08]

Photo of Brendan SmithBrendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 122 together.

The EU Commission has proposed a reduction of 15% in the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and quotas for Nephrops (Prawns) in waters adjacent to Ireland. Based on recent scientific advice, however, I am not convinced that this suggested cut in the TAC is required. On this basis, I will be working closely with industry and my UK colleagues to deliver the best possible outcome at the December's Agriculture and Fisheries Council.

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