Inland Fisheries Ireland

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 April 2018

Thursday, 19 April 2018

Questions (296)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

296. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a matter will be addressed regarding a trust (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17172/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is the state Agency with responsibility for the conservation, protection, development and promotion of the Inland Fisheries resource. IFI have developed a research programme which is focused on the establishment of the root causes of the reported collapse of the Lough Currane sea trout population.  IFI have also briefed the Waterville Lakes and Rivers Trust on the proposed programme.  I am advised that it is intended that this research programme will be implemented subject to the availability of funding.