Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 March 2025
150. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to his Department producing a publication titled 'Towards a Policy Framework for Inland Fisheries in Ireland - A Roadmap' on 27 January 2021, why this policy initiative was a complete failure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14889/25]
View answerThe development of a new policy statement for the inland fisheries sector is a significant and complex undertaking which will take account of developments and challenges around conservation, ecological and environmental issues over recent years. Significant progress has been made by my Department in its development. The policy statement will also have regard to ongoing initiatives such as the Inland Fisheries Ireland's (IFI) Corporate Planning process for 2026-2030. My intention is to submit the draft policy for public consultation this year and I look forward to doing so.
