date:Aug 20, 2014
nd proportionate enforcement of sea and inland fisheries and aquaculture licensing.
Minister ONeill said: Fisheries legislation is needed in order to protect and enhance a limited resource. Over the past 10 years fishing in the in-shore area has more than doubled in size and has become much more prominent and valuable to fishing communities along our coastline. In recent years, fishermen have been pressing for better enforcement and regulation in these areas, in order to ensure the sustainabili