Written answers

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Fish Farming

Photo of Peter BurkePeter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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1096. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is aware of the serious concerns regarding the proposed closure of the hatchery in Cullion in Mullingar, County Westmeath following a decision by the board of Inland Fisheries Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9957/16]

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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The proposal around rationalising the fish farm operations of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is a day to day operational matter for the Board of IFI.

The former Minister of State had written to the Chair of IFI noting that IFI’s intention is that consultation with affected stakeholders will be undertaken prior to any action and that a report of the consultation will be made to the Department.

I am advised by IFI that a date for a comprehensive briefing for the Deputy has been confirmed with him.

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