Written answers

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Inland Fisheries Ireland

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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793. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the cessation of Inland Fisheries Ireland fish farm operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22078/16]

Photo of Jackie CahillJackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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794. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will instruct Inland Fisheries Ireland to suspend the decision to cease fish farm operations until a proper analysis of the damage that decision will do to lakes and rivers, and the subsequent damage to a struggling rural tourism industry as independent reports state that the cost of production at IFI's Roscrea facility is comparable to commercial facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22296/16]

Photo of Willie PenroseWillie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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802. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he will take to ensure that the decision by Inland Fisheries Ireland to close a fish farm at Cullion, Mullingar, County Westmeath is reversed (details supplied); if he is aware of the impact such a decision will have upon angling clubs and anglers across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22210/16]

Photo of Seán KyneSeán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 793, 794 and 802 together.

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.

I understand, however, that IFI’s intention is to phase out fish farming operations over the coming years and that it is intended by IFI that the phase out plan will include consultation with affected stakeholders.

IFI have recently announced the commencement of the public consultation process for stakeholders and individuals affected by the proposals.  I recently met with the Board of IFI to reinforce the position set out by the previous Minister of State that a report of the consultation process is to be submitted to my Department before any further action is taken.

All stakeholders are encouraged to make a submission under the process which is open until 5pm on August 19. Submissions should be made in writing to Fish Farm Consultation, Inland Fisheries Ireland, 3044 Lake Drive, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin D24 Y265, Ireland.

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