Recreational Angling Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017

Monday, 11 September 2017

Ceisteanna (1419)

Kevin O'Keeffe

Ceist:

1419. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will impose a ban on fishing within 64 m of the weir at a location (details supplied) [37544/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

I have requested Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), the State body with responsibility for the inland fisheries resource, to consider the need for a Bye-law as suggested in the question and to provide me with appropriate scientific and management advice.

I have been informed by IFI that no requests for such a measure on behalf of the local angling groups has been received.  

One local individual recently indicated his intention to submit a proposal for a Byelaw restricting angling in the area of the fish pass, once planned remedial works to be carried out by the Local Authority to repair a breach in the weir cap are complete.

While I understand that the Local Authority has not commenced the proposed works, I will have IFI consider the matter.