Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 December 2012
68. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to restructure the services and personnel of the Inland Fishery Service based in Limerick; if there is a personnel structure envisaged for the service; if there is a time frame for any potential restructuring of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54825/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraInland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is a National Body, formed in July 2010 from an amalgamation of the former Central Fisheries Board and the 7 Regional Fisheries Boards. The establishment of IFI has facilitated more efficient and effective management of the inland fisheries resource. In addition it has brought to bear a national perspective to formulating policy which is more streamlined, coherent and integrated while at the same time retaining a regional focus essential to operational efficiency in managing often distinct diverse water based resources.
IFI has developed a proposal in relation to the overall future structure of the inland fisheries service. This proposal was developed in line with the requirements of the Workforce Planning Framework document issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER). This proposal has been reviewed by my Department and has recently been submitted to DPER for consideration. IFI has committed to enter into a detailed consultative process with staff representatives regarding the detail of the proposal, once approval is received from DPER to proceed with the restructuring programme.
