Fisheries Protection

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Questions (249)

Mairéad Farrell

Question:

249. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the review of Conservation of and Prohibition on Sale of Coarse Fish Bye-Law (No. 806) 2006 and the Conservation of Pike Bye-Law (No. 809) 2006 taking cognisance of Regulation 46 of S.I. No. 477/2011 (European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations), considering that both bye-laws were not screened for under the EU Habitats Directive when drafted in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34031/26]

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Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is currently reviewing the Conservation of and Prohibition on Sale of Coarse fish Bye-Law No. 806 of 2006 and the Conservation of Pike Bye-Law No. 809 of 2006, as part of an extensive work programme on relevant Bye-Laws that are in existence for over 10 years.

Any proposed amendments to these Bye-Laws shall have due regard to the provisions of S.I. No. 477 of 2011, as amended, to ensure compliance with same.