Vol. 505 No. 3
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Dáil Éireann debate - Tuesday, 25 May 1999
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Written Answers. - Inland Waterways.
78 Mr. Higgins (Dublin West) asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if the Kenmare River waterway has been sold or leased by the State; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that signs indicating that fly fishing may only be done from a boat have been erected along this stretch of water, which has traditionally been open to fishing. [13528/99]
I am advised by the South-Western Regional Fisheries Board that the Kenmare River is and always has been open to the public, and there are no signs restricting fishing.
It is possible that the Deputy has in mind Lough Brin, on the River Blackwater. The Blackwater was purchased by the Central Fisheries Board five years ago and is being managed by the South-Western Regional Fisheries Board, which has invested significant amounts in developing it. The lake is a good spot for trout anglers and has been attracting increasing numbers of tourists. The signage erected by the south western board indicates that only fishing from boats is allowed and a fee of £20 per day per boat applies. These fees were introduced by the south western board for fishing on the lake to contribute towards funding on-going maintenance and development of trout stocks and angling facilities.
