Johnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein)
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58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the commission on all moneys collected by fishing licence distributers will be reviewed; and if he will consider a 10% minimum increase on the existing commission on all moneys collected in 2022. [21307/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The salmon and seatrout licence duty comprises a conservation element which is 50% of the total duty and is ring-fenced for salmon and sea trout conservation work. The remaining 50% is the licence payment in respect of which Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) pay commission at a rate of 10%.

The commission payable to distributors is an operational matter for IFI in which I or the Department have no role. IFI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that queries can be addressed promptly, in line with IFI’s objective to deliver services to the highest standards. The email address is oireachtas@fisheriesireland.ie.

Johnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein)
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59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason the salmon licence one-day charge now stands at €36, which is one of the highest charges in Europe and acts as a deterrent to the fishing rod tourism sector. [21308/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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Angling licences attract a statutory duty and a wide range of licensing options at various duty rates is available. In relation to tourist/visiting anglers, the 21-day licence available at a duty of €50 is particularly popular.Based on the recommendations of the Board of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), and with reference to the Consumer Price Index, the duty for certain categories of angling licences, which were reduced in the prevailing economic circumstances in 2010, were restored to 2008 levels for the current angling season. The duty for a one-day licence was restored to the 2008 level of €36.

Licensing duties in Ireland are relatively consistent with similar costs internationally. In addition, unlike other countries angling licences in Ireland are required only for salmon and sea-trout over 40 cms and angling for all other species does not require a licence or attract a duty.