Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 420: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he plans to proceed with the removal of the existing weir on the river Blackwater in Fermoy, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9724/09]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that there are no, nor have there ever been, any plans to remove the weir at Fermoy. It is proposed to alter the weir to facilitate the installation of a rock ramp fish pass, which will ensure the free passage of migratory fish species as required under the Fisheries Acts and the EU Habitats Directive. These works will not affect the amenity value of the weir.

The Department is in ongoing discussions with Fermoy Town Council, as owners of the weir, regarding the undertaking of the necessary works to meet their obligations under the Fisheries Acts.