Inland Fisheries Stocks

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Ceisteanna (1262)

Martin Ferris

Ceist:

1262. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the sanctions in place to deter those who may be contemplating introducing invasive fish species into waters they currently do not inhabit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54324/17]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is the statutory authority for the legislation governing Invasive Alien Species (IAS) including aquatic species.