Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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Question 162: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the report of the herring review group will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33855/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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There is currently no group producing a report on herring, however 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 and this document is nearing completion. 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.