P. J. Sheehan
Ceist:50 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for the Marine when the results of the trials on alternative methods for tuna fishing will be publicised in view of the fact he promised a result in late autumn 1994. [2646/94]
Vol. 446 No. 6
50 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for the Marine when the results of the trials on alternative methods for tuna fishing will be publicised in view of the fact he promised a result in late autumn 1994. [2646/94]
Trials have been under way in consultation with fishermen into possible alternative fishing techniques in the tuna fishery. The methods tested were:
(a) trolling — the use of a number of surface towed lines, towed from two large poles from either side of a boat;
(b) pair pelagic trawling — this involves two boats towing a pelagic net close to the surface.