Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 467: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views regarding herring fishery in 2011 (details supplied); when he expects a decision to be made on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30851/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Earlier this year I asked the fishing industry and other interested parties to make proposals on the future management arrangements for all Irish herring fisheries, including the Celtic Sea stock. In response to this a number of proposals were received, many offering conflicting views, particularly in regard to the need to ring fence the fisheries. Taking account of the views expressed I have asked my Department to prepare options for my consideration taking all issues into account. When I have chosen a preferred option, I plan to make this available to Industry representatives for views before making a final decision on the management arrangements for 2012 herring fisheries.