asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the number of salmon and grilse caught by (a) drift net and (b) other methods during the years 1965, 1966 and 1967.

As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated in the Official Report.

Following is the statement:

NUMBER of salmon and grilse caught by (a) drift net and (b) other methods during the years 1965, 1966 and 1967.*

*These figures do not include catches of salmon and grilse in the waters in the area of County Donegal (the "Moville Area") administered by the Foyle Fisheries Commission.