Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2022
244. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the development of the new policy and regulatory framework for inland fisheries in Ireland; the way in which traditional net fishers and local communities will be involved in developing this framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5080/22]
View answerA number of draft policy papers are currently being finalised in my Department in the context of creating a new modern policy framework for the inland fisheries sector with a focus on protection and conservation. I expect that the first of these draft policy papers will be submitted for public consultation and stakeholder inputs very shortly.In relation to consultation and contribution arrangements for stakeholders, I would refer the Deputy to the response to Question No. [46904/21] of 29 September last.
