John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)

In terms of the allocation of funds from the Department to the Central Fisheries Board, when administration costs are taken into account as well as the archaic system of operation of the seven fishery boards, considerable money can be wasted in the duplication of services, similar to that which prevailed in the health boards. Has the Minister of State an immediate plan to examine the overall management of the fisheries area? The existing position is not the fault of the Central Fisheries Board. The level of Exchequer funding available for the restocking of rivers and lakes is quite minimal. If we hope to promote the industry, will the Minister of State agree it is time to invest in it? Such investment would be justified.

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