Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 October 2024
118. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 23 July 2024, if the final plan has now been submitted to his Department; the steps he is taking on foot of that plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42150/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 are being examined as part of this extensive work programme on Bye-Laws that are in existence for over 10 years. As part of this review process, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) appointed external environmental consultants in June 2024 to prepare an Appropriate Assessment in relation to these two specific bye-laws. This Assessment has been evaluated by IFI’s Environmental Assessment Panel and will be put forward for determination in due course.
Upon completion of this review, I will be in a position to consider any action in respect of the two bye-laws.
