Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
1101. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department was consulted regarding the decision taken by Inland Fisheries Ireland to cease its fish farming operations in Roscrea, County Tipperary, in Cullion, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Cong, County Mayo and in west County Cork; the Department's response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10243/16]
View answer1107. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for the closure of an Irish farm (details supplied) by Inland Fisheries Ireland recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10428/16]
View answer1108. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to ensure that existing fish farms operated by Inland Fisheries Ireland remain in public ownership, given their importance to the angling sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10588/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1101, 1107 and 1108 together.
The issue around rationalising the fish farm operations of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is a day to day operational matter for the Board of IFI.
The former Minister of State had written to the Chair of IFI noting IFI’s intention to phase out fish farming operations over the coming years and to undertake consultation with affected stakeholders prior to any action. A report of the consultation will be made to my Department.
In the interests of clarity, I would be happy to organise a detailed briefing for the Deputies by IFI.
