Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2022
185. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason Inland Fisheries Ireland has a national policy of releasing alive all non-native pike 85cm in length caught in gill nets during stock management operations on Lough Corrib SAC, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5865/22]
View answerI am advised that Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) published its Pike Policy as the output of a group of internal and external experts formed by IFI. The group reviewed existing policy and consulted broadly with a range of stakeholder groups. Recommendations arising were aimed at protection of the species, while also protecting the broader aquatic resource. The implementation of the recommendations are an operational matter for IFI. I and my Department have no role in this matter. IFI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that queries can be addressed promptly, in line with IFI's objective to delivery services to the highest standards. The email address is oireachtas@fisheriesireland.ie
