asked the Minister for Lands if he will state under what charters or enactments the exclusive fishery rights of certain lakes and stretches of river are vested in private individuals; and whether he intends to take any action to secure State ownership of these rights.
Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Exclusive Fishery Rights.
I am not in a position to give any definite information regarding title claims of private individuals to fishing rights in lakes and rivers.
The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.