Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

In the past I raised in the House the question of the abuse of fish stocks in rivers and canals. A local angler from my native Killucan recently informed me that a stretch of the Royal Canal which he fished regularly over the years is now denuded of fish, which are being caught using nets stretched between both banks of the canal. All the fish are taken out but nothing is put back. This has been happening for some time and must stop. I have discussed the issue with Senator Dardis, who is a keen fisherman, and with my party spokesperson in this area, Senator Kenneally. What is happening is a disgrace and must be tackled as a matter of urgency.