Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
109. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will review the current drop of commission from 10% to 5% by Inland Fisheries Ireland on the fishing licence distributors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63030/21]
View answerThe salmon and seatrout licence duty comprises a conservation element (introduced in 2007) which is 50% of the total duty and is ring-fenced for salmon and sea trout conservation work. The remaining 50% is the licence payment in respect of which Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) pay commission at a rate of 10%.
