Bernard J. Durkan
Question:135 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the future development of angling on inland waterways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13884/04]
View answerWednesday, 12 May 2004
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Under the Fisheries Acts, the central and regional fisheries boards are responsible, among other things, for the encouragement, promotion, marketing and development of angling in Ireland. While there are no funds available under the tourism and recreational angling measure of the national development plan in 2004, the boards currently devote a considerable proportion of their resources towards this aspect of their remit. The development of angling in the future is a matter for the fisheries boards within the context of their overall business plans and funding allocations.