Written answers

Wednesday, 3 May 2006

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Fisheries Protection

9:00 pm

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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Question 266: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on introducing a catch and release system for pike angling here in the interest of preserving of stocks here; the process that would have to be followed to introduce such a measure; and if his Department has a preferred position on the matter. [16507/06]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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Angling for Pike is currently governed by Bye-law No. 667 of 1990. This Bye-law prohibits the taking and killing of more than one pike on any one day and prohibits the taking or killing of any pike exceeding 3 kgs (6.6 lbs) in weight.

Under the Fisheries Acts, the Fisheries Boards are primarily responsible for the management, conservation, protection and improvement of inland fisheries including pike stocks. As Minister, I rely on the advice of the Boards in determining policy and legislative measures aimed at protecting these stocks. In this regard, I understand that proposals to amend this Bye-law are being considered by the Boards at the moment.

I can assure the Deputy that I will consider any proposals tendered by the Fisheries Boards as soon as I receive them.

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