Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 397: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, following the 30 day consultation period recently concluded, when he will make a decision on the granting of salmon fishing (draft net) licences in Castlemaine Harbour, County Kerry; what the decision will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18252/11]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Following the public consultation, and having considered the submissions made, commercial fishing is being permitted in part of Castlemaine Harbour from 5 to 31 July 2011. The operation and management of the fishery will be subject to a number of controls which are set out in detail on my Department's website: http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/Natural/Inland+Fisheries+Division/Castlemaine.htm .

Decisions in relation to the operation of the commercial fishery in future years will continue to be guided by the scientific and management advice.