§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions have taken place with European Governments and the Government of the United States of America to ensure that fishing vessles which use the Irish sea will be protected from submarine activity.
§ Mr. McLoughlinI have been asked to reply.
Discussions took place at the recent 17th assembly of the International Maritime Organisation which resulted in an assembly resolution concerning the avoidance by submerged submarines of fishing vessels and their gear.