I propose to take Questions Nos. 131, 132, 133, 134, 135 and 136 together.
The issues raised by the Deputy in relation to a number of specific lakes and the management of any particular fish species in those waters are operational matters for Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) in which neither I nor my Department have any function.
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that queries in relation to operational matters can be addressed promptly, in line with IFI’s objective to deliver services to the highest standards. The email address is oireachtas@fisheriesireland.ie
On the matters relating to the Conservation of Coarse Fish Bye-Law No. 806 of 2006 referred to by the Deputy, I wish to advise that IFI in conjunction with my Department is carrying out a review of relevant inland fisheries bye-laws in force for 10 years or more and their continued application and Bye-Law No. 806 of 2006 and indeed the Conservation of Pike Bye-Law No. 809 of 2006 will be examined and reviewed as part of this exercise. The review process, will, of course, take into account relevant legal acts of the European Union including the EU Water Framework Directive.