Fish Farming

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Ceisteanna (1059)

Noel Grealish

Ceist:

1059. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an incident (details supplied) was reported to the relevant authorities; if so, when; the authority to which it was reported; the date on which the incident occurred; the farm from which the fish escaped; if Inland Fisheries Ireland was informed of this escape; the details of the year class and so on of the escaped fish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15374/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The incident referred to by the Deputy was reported to my Department by the operator on 4 July 2017. The report confirmed that approximately 20,000 fish at an average weight of 189 grams escaped from a site at Glinsk in Mulroy Bay on 3 July 2017.

My Department’s records indicate that all relevant stakeholders, including Inland Fisheries Ireland, were informed in accordance with the applicable aquaculture licence conditions.