Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 April 2022
58. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the commission on all moneys collected by fishing licence distributers will be reviewed; and if he will consider a 10% minimum increase on the existing commission on all moneys collected in 2022. [21307/22]
View answerThe salmon and seatrout licence duty comprises a conservation element 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%.
The commission payable to distributors is an operational matter for IFI in which I or the Department have no role. 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 deliver services to the highest standards. The email address is oireachtas@fisheriesireland.ie.
