Fishing Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

Questions (610)

Michelle Mulherin

Question:

610. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the income for 2014 for the State-owned fisheries on the River Moy at the Ridgepool Cathedral beat and the Spring Wells beat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8151/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland that the permit income from the Ridgepool, Cathedral beat and the Spring Wells beat on the river Moy for the 2014 season amounted to €96,403.57. Permit income contributes to the effective management by IFI of the Moy Fishery.