In a major setback to the Government's initiative on wild salmon stocks, the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources has deferred the introduction of a key recommendation of the recent task force management plan.
Dr Woods has announced that tagging of fish will not be introduced until January 1st. The tagging and quota scheme, an integral part of the new management initiative, was due to come into force on May 1st. The decision to postpone was made following calls from anglers and "other key interests" for further debate and clarification, the Minister said.