Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2020
107. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the advice he can provide on a matter (details supplied) regarding the new regulations for the new fishing season January 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41479/20]
View answerThe question relates to the proposed issue of Salmon Tags for Lock Currain, Waterville, Co. Kerry, for the 2021 season.
The Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Regulations (WSSTRs) are made annually and are aimed at the conservation of fish in Ireland's 144 salmon rivers each of which has a genetically unique salmon stock and as a consequence Ireland manages salmon stocks on an individual river basis. The draft regulations are based on management advice from Inland Fisheries Ireland which is underpinned by annual review of each stock and independent scientific advice.
The distribution of tags is a matter for IFI as provided for in the draft Regulations. In circumstances where a low surplus is advised on any fishery and the number of tags is limited IFI would normally set out a fair and equitable distribution proposal and advise same to stakeholders before allocation.
The draft regulations are subject to a statutory public consultation process which commenced on 12 November and will run until 11 December during which period written submissions have been invited. The matter raised by the Deputy will be considered within that statutory consultation process.
