Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2016
408. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of derelict fishing rights transferred from the former Land Commission to Inland Fisheries Ireland at a location (details supplied) under the Irish Land Commission (Dissolution) Act; if these fishing rights remain with him for his disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32575/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhen the Land Commission was dissolved under the Irish Land Commission (Dissolution) Act 1992 all remaining fishing rights and fisheries reserved to the Land Commission were transferred to the Central Fisheries Board. In 2010 the Central Fisheries Board and eight regional fisheries boards were amalgamated to form Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI).
I have been informed by IFI that in the case referred to by the Deputy the details are quite complex and without some considerable additional research into title it is not possible to state categorically what the position is in relation to all the river bank in the section referred to in the question. However, IFI will work with the club concerned to try to reach a resolution that will ensure that the angling club can continue to develop and maintain the fisheries in question while ensuring the State’s assets are properly protected into the future. I believe some discussions have already taken place in this regard.
