Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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695. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total number of successful applications made to his Departtment in each of the past four years for restocking of rivers canals and lakes of fish; the areas of such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34668/13]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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The table below sets out the number of successful applications on a River Basin District basis relating to fish stockings from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2013.

2009 relates to the 6 month period from 1 July to 31 December 2009. Years 2010 to 2012 are based on calendar years, with 2013 based on applications for the 6 months up to 30th June 2013.

I am advised by IFI that they review all applications received with a view to ensuring that any proposed stocking is in line with best ecological practice and consistent with national and European legislation.