Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I refer to the reply to Question No. 119 of 11 May 2023. The position is unchanged.

Response to Question no. 63 of 29 March 2023

The Conservation of Pike Bye-Law No. 809 of 2006, referred to by the Deputy relates to measures concerning the catching and retaining of Pike. This Bye-Law is in force for the last 17 years on a National basis.

As recently advised by my officials at a meeting of the Angling Consultative Council of Ireland, a review of all Bye-laws in force for 10 years or more and their application will be commenced shortly. It is intended that Bye-law 809 of 2006 will be reviewed early in that process.

I refer to the response to Question No.12139/23,of 9 March last, in relation the operational character of species management and the transboundary nature of the waters in question.

Response to Question no. 54 of 3 May 2023

The Conservation of Coarse Fish Bye-Law No. 806 of 2006 referred to by the Deputy relates to measures concerning the catching and retaining of all coarse species including perch. The Bye-Law is in force for the last 17 years on a National basis.

As recently advised by my officials at a meeting of the Angling Consultative Council of Ireland, a review of Bye-Laws in force for 10 years or more and their application will be commenced shortly. It is intended that Bye-Law 806 of 2006 will be reviewed early in that process.

Response to Question no. 119 of 11 May 2023

I refer to the replies to Questions Nos. 63 of 29 March 2023 and 54 of 3 May 2023. The position is unchanged.