Fisheries Protection.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006

Wednesday, 27 September 2006

Ceisteanna (762)

Joan Burton

Ceist:

836 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the danger of over fishing on the Tolka river, and in view of the popularity of this leisure activity in the Dublin 15 area, if there are proposals to develop a fishing lake, similar to the lake that has been developed in Darndale, in the same area; if Abbotstown could be a suitable location for the development of such an amenity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28838/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. Browne)

Primary responsibility for the management, conservation, protection and development of inland fisheries is a matter for the Fisheries Boards in this case the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board. The Board is aware of the increased interest in angling along the Tolka and advises that, through its Dublin Angling Initiative, they have provided introductory courses to game, coarse and sea angling for the youth in this area.

I am not aware, nor indeed is the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board, of any proposals to create a fishing lake or similar facility along the Tolka. I understand that the fisheries board would work closely with the relevant authorities to advance such a development.