Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 February 2005
70 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will engage with the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board with a view to having a fishing permit introduced in 2003 removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5472/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder section 68 of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959, the issuing of permit charges for angling is an operational matter for the relevant regional fisheries board, in this instance the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board. This is not something in which I, as Minister of State with responsibility for the marine, have any function. I am advised that all of the revenue generated by the regional fisheries boards from permit fees are retained by the boards and re-invested in the on-going management and development of fisheries in their region.
