Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 814: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will introduce a quota system for sand dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29336/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The EU Fisheries Council acting on a proposal from the EU Commission decides which fish stocks are subject to a Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and quota regime. The Commission in formulating it's proposal takes account of the latest scientific advice on fish stocks. Sand dog, otherwise known as lesser spotted dogfish, Scyliorhinus canicula is not currently subject to a TAC and quota regime.