David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 637: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if research has been carried out into restrictions on inshore fishing of seabass; if he has plans to amend such restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15734/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The current regime on sea bass management in Ireland, based on consistent scientific advice, provides for a complete ban on commercial landings of sea bass and a daily bag limit for anglers of 2 fish. This has been in place since the early 1990s. At the request of the Federation of Irish Fishermen, I am currently reviewing these measures in consultation with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources who has responsibility for inland fisheries.