Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2018
340. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if funding will be provided to Inland Fisheries Ireland to enable it to carry out a research programme at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19041/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland that it is likely that any investigation of the status of sea trout in the Currane catchment will have three elements: census data, and freshwater and marine sampling programmes to measure performance of different life stages of Sea Trout and to determine the environmental and ecological status of the freshwater and marine habitats. IFI have worked with the Waterville Lakes and Rivers Trust and have examined the options for such a programme. Indications are that, given the extent of the programme, the estimate cost would be of the order of €500,000 over the lifetime of the programme.
Funding is not currently available within IFI’s voted allocation for 2018. However, IFI have advised that they will consider what, if any, alternative funding sources may be available.
