Seanad debates
Wednesday, 19 November 2003
Report of Tourism Policy Review Group: Statements.
Our inland fisheries are an international resource, yet I see little about promoting them in this taskforce report. I also see very little by way of investment in inland fisheries. They are the jewel in the crown of Ireland's tourism and marketing programme. To some degree, mainly due to local issues, the contribution inland fisheries can make to the tourism industry has been sidelined. We must invest in the development and the conservation management of salmon, sea and brown trout fisheries to ensure we remain the premier destination for angling tourists, particularly from the UK. Sea and inland fisheries are a valuable resource that require investment, yet they are not receiving it.
No comments