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Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 January 2007.


Fishing: Drift Netting

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What impact the recent announcement by the Government of the Republic of Ireland that drift netting is to end off the Irish coast will have on the netting regime under the jurisdiction of the Irish cross-border Loughs Agency.
Answer

The Loughs Agency is in the process of developing its policy on mixed-stock fisheries, taking account of the policy operated in the Republic of Ireland. The Loughs Agency is currently consulting stakeholders. When it formalises its policy, this will be subject to the approval of the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure as the department responsible for salmon policy in Northern Ireland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1180; 688 c221-2WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Fisheries Republic of Ireland Drift nets Loughs Agency
Link
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