Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2026
303. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his officials ever issued a Section 14 Authorisations under the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 for the stocking of invasive/non-native rainbow trout into Lough Lene SAC, Co. Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39563/26]
View answerNo specific Section 14 authorisations have been issued by the Department for the stocking of rainbow trout into Lough Lene SAC, Co. Westmeath.
Authorised officers in Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) operate under Section 14 authorisations to facilitate fisheries management and research activities. These authorisations are not site specific and may include fish stocking or restocking where appropriate.
