Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2006
249 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent of roach population in Lough Corrib and Lough Mask; the consequence for trout population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18481/06]
View answerI am advised by the Central Regional Fisheries Board and Western Regional Fisheries Board that currently there is no more than a moderate stock of Roach in Lough Corrib and a smaller stock in Lough Mask. In the opinion of the Boards they are unlikely to have detrimental effects on the trout population. The Boards point out that the larger Ferox Trout in Lough Corrib are now feeding extensively on Roach.
