Written answers
Thursday, 16 November 2023
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Fisheries Protection
Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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204. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 92 of 26 October 2023, for an update on plans for the introduction of measures to protect the sprat fishery, which is concentrated within the six-nautical-mile zone; when he expects to receive the updated scientific and economic advice from the Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara on trawling within the six-nautical-mile zone; the details of any interim measures planned to protect the sprat fishery until a new policy is put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50329/23]
Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Further to my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 92 of 26 October 2023, I remain committed to ensuring inshore waters continue to be protected for smaller fishing vessels and my Department has sought up-to-date scientific and economic advice from the Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara, respectively, on trawling in the waters inside the six nautical miles. I look forward to receiving policy options for my consideration in due course.
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