Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023
151. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he and his Department support the conservation of roach in Lettercraffroe Lough under the Conservation of Coarse Fish Bye-Law No. 806 of 2006 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8231/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Bye-Law 806 of 2006 referred to in the Question relates to measures concerning the catching and retaining of non-salmonid species (including roach). The Bye-Law is in force since 2006 on a National basis.
Management of any fish species in a particular fishery is an operational matter for Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) in which neither I nor my Department have any function
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that queries can be addressed promptly, in line with IFI’s objective to deliver services to the highest standards. The email address is oireachtas@fisheriesireland.ie
