Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 July 2017
225. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made on the removal of grids at the tailrace situated on the River Slaney at Clohamon, Bunclody, Enniscorthy, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31820/17]
View answerI am informed by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that they have powers under Section 123 of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 in relation to the requirements for gratings in watercourses diverted from rivers to prevent entry therein of salmon or trout.
While the gratings in question meet the legal requirements of Section 123 of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959, IFI is aware, however, that there exist significant issues for the free passage of fish at Clohamon. IFI is particularly anxious to improve fish passage at Clohamon but many of the issues at this location are beyond the powers and remit of IFI.
IFI has worked and will continue to work with all stakeholders in an attempt to address issues at this location and is currently in contact with the operator of the site to investigate options to benefit the river and which are also satisfactory for the operator of the site.
