Vol. 486 No. 1
265 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if there is a closed season for eel fishing; the details relating to this; the way in which these regulations are imposed by persons responsible for their supervision; and the reason for these regulations. [2028/98]
There are closed season by-laws in force in respect of eel fishing other than with rod and line in five districts throughout the country for the purpose of conserving stocks. Details of these are set out in the following table. The by-laws governing these close seasons are enforced by the staff of the relevant regional fisheries boards.
|
District |
Area |
Close Season |
By-law Date |
|
Kerry |
Between Dunmore Head and Kerry Head |
1 Jan to 30 June |
29 November 1870 |
|
Limerick |
River Shannon (except with lines and hooks) |
1 February to 30 June |
29 November 1870 |
|
River Shannon, lakes and tributaries with lines and hooks |
1 February to 30 April |
17 May 1928 |
|
|
Rest of District |
1 Jan to 30 June |
29 November 1870 |
|
|
Galway |
Corrib or Galway river |
11 February to 30 June |
10 July 1879 |
|
Connemara |
Whole district with lines and hooks |
11 January to 9 April |
3 October 1947 |
|
Drogheda |
Any river in the District |
1 December to 30 June |
20 December 1876 |
