Value and origin of imported fish

Summary

The Taoiseach reported fish imports worth £10.3 million in 1978, including £6.6 million in prepared or preserved fish and shellfish. Asked how much came from Irish waters, he noted that the question concerned imports; Begley alleged French fishers poached fish off the Blasket Islands.

Michael Begley Mr. Begley Fine Gael

andMr. White asked the Taoiseach the total value of imported fish for the year 1978.

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Patrick J. Lalor Mr. P. Lalor Fianna Fáil

The total value of imported fish for the year 1978 was £10.3 million. This figure includes £6.6 million in respect of prepared or preserved fish and shellfish.

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Michael Begley Mr. Begley Fine Gael

Could the Minister state how much of that fish was caught in Irish sea waters?

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Patrick J. Lalor Mr. P. Lalor Fianna Fáil

We are talking about imported fish.

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Michael Begley Mr. Begley Fine Gael

Yes, poached off the Blasket Islands by the French. That is the answer to it.

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