Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2021
152. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the submission made by Inland Fisheries Ireland (details supplied) to the recent public consultation on a draft designated salmonid waters bye-law for Lough Corrib SAC and other lakes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60231/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraDuring the public consultation process earlier this year on a draft Designated Salmonid Waters Bye-Law, covering 7 distinct lakes including Lough Corrib, a very broad range of diverse views were submitted to the Department. This process included a submission by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI).
Based on consideration of all of the submissions received during the consultation and following detailed discussions between officials of the Department and the senior management of IFI, I formally asked IFI to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based management plan for the Western Lakes.
The first preliminary draft of the Plan has been submitted by IFI to my Department and is currently being examined. My Officials will work closely with IFI on this matter.
