Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 342: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the funding mechanisms which are available for local game angling clubs to carry out development and enhancement work, for example regeneration of spawning grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14799/06]

John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Fisheries Acts, primary responsibility for the management, conservation, protection, development and improvement of inland fisheries rests with the regional fisheries boards. Development and enhancement works on spawning grounds is an operational matter for the relevant regional fisheries board, the cost of which must be met from its annual funding allocation. Local angling clubs, fishery owners etc. are encouraged to work closely with the fisheries boards.

There are no other funding mechanisms for such works available through the Department.