asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he intends to introduce proposals for legislation at an early date for the acquisition of private fishing rights on lakes and rivers in order to make such inland fishing facilities available to all citizens.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Private Fishing Rights.
It is not my intention to introduce legislation for the purpose suggested by the Deputy. I would, however, refer the Deputy to the reply given to Deputy Breen on 31st January last regarding the acquisition by the State under the Fisheries Act, 1939, of privately held commercial fisheries.