Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 January 2016
487. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his responsibility or agencies of his Department for repairs to Ashford Weir in County Wicklow, further to recent storm damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3257/16]
View answerI understand that the repair work to Ashford Weir on the river Vartry is the responsibility of Wicklow County Council. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is the State Body, under the remit of my Department, with responsibility for the protection, conservation, development and promotion of our inland fisheries resource. In the context of the Fisheries Acts and relevant EU legislation, particularly the Habitats Directive, the IFI offer guidance and advice to Local Authorities planning works with potential to affect fisheries.
