Dáil Éireann - Volume 32 - 30 October, 1929

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Foreign Trawlers.

Mr. Blaney Mr. Blaney

Mr. Blaney asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries if he is aware that foreign trawlers were operating in Free State territorial waters off the Donegal coast on the 10th and 11th October; and, if so, whether he will state what steps, if any, are being taken by his Department to prevent this illegal practice.

Minister for Lands and Fisheries (Mr. Lynch) Minister for Lands and Fisheries (Mr. Lynch)

Minister for Lands and Fisheries (Mr. Lynch): No report regarding illegal trawling off the Donegal coast on the dates mentioned has reached me. The whole question of the protection of the fishing in territorial waters is under examination.

Mr. Cassidy Mr. Cassidy

Mr. Cassidy: Can the Minister say when he expects to be able to come to a definite decision in regard to this question? It has been under consideration, according to the Minister's replies, for a very long number of years.

Mr. Lynch Mr. Lynch

Mr. Lynch: I could not say, because, in fact, it is not particularly my function.

Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan

Dr. Ryan: Would the Minister consider not pressing some of the fishermen for their instalments during the time they are getting no fish?

Mr. Lynch Mr. Lynch

Mr. Lynch: The fishermen are getting off very lightly.

Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan

Dr. Ryan: And so is the Minister.

Dáil Éireann 32 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Foreign Trawlers.

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