Fishery District Committees
- What is involved in participating as a member of a Fishery District Committee?
The fishery district committee meets before the start of the commercial salmon fishing season to discuss and advise the CEO or designated person, in this case the River Basin District Director, on the division of the total allowable catch surplus (quota) for Salmon for those rivers and estuaries that are open to commercial fishing in that District in the coming salmon season. The division relates to the split between the commercial fishermen and rod and line anglers.
- What is expected of the members?
Each member is expected to represent the sector they have been nominated in and to communicate decisions to their stakeholder group. Each member has an opportunity to contribute to discussions and the decision making process. Ultimately the final decision rests with the Director, as nominated by the CEO.
- How many meetings are held and where?
There is one guaranteed meeting and possible further meetings should they be warranted. The meetings are generally held in one of the premises of Inland Fisheries Ireland.
- Are travel expenses paid for these meetings?
No travel or mileage expenses are paid in respect of serving on this committee. The representation of any member is voluntary and at their own cost.
- How many members are there on the committee?
A fishery district committee shall consist of -
- (a) such persons as the CEO of IFI or such other Officer of IFI nominated by the CEO considers appropriate and who are representative of commercial fishermen, salmon rod anglers and rated occupiers in the fishery district of the committee and who in total number not more than 8, and
- (b) a representative of An Bord Iascaigh Mhara nominated by it, appointed annually for a period of 12 months by IFI.
Making a Comment, Compliment or Complaint
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) wants to provide you with the best possible service. There may be times when you think we can improve our service and/or there may be times you want to tell us about something we have done well.
Whatever age you are, you have rights including:
- the right to have your say and be listened to
- the right to complain if you are not happy about something we have done.
From 1st May 2013 our administration is subject to review by the Office of the Ombudsman, www.ombudsman.ie.
In order to help you to do so the following options are available to you:
In Person: Talk to any IFI staff member, manager or the Complaints Officer –
IFI Complaints Officer,
Inland Fisheries Ireland,
Citywest Business Campus,
Dublin 24.
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Phone: 01 8842643
Online: Online complaint Form. Staff can help you put your complaint in writing, if you require assistance.
By Email: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your feedback.
By Letter: Send a letter or fax to any IFI location. Staff can help you put your complaint in writing, if you require assistance.
Ring us: 01 8842600 Your call will be answered by a staff member from the IFI Head Office.
Download our Comment, Compliment and Complaint Policy: pdf Comment, compliment and Complaint Policy (173.16 kB)
National Specialist in Accessibility
IFI has a National Specialist in Accessibility (Michael Cusack, Health & Safety Executive) who will provide guidance, advice and strategic support in the promotion of access for people with disabilities. The purpose of the role is also to develop a strategic framework for the implementation of Part 3 of the Disability Act 2005 in IFI.
What do I need to include in my complaint?
A written complaint should include:
- Who was involved?
- What happened and when?
- What are you concerned about?
- Have you done anything else to resolve this matter?
- What do you want to happen now?
It will also assist the Complaints Officer if any extra information and/or copies of other relevant documents are attached to your written complaint.
What will happen next?
In the case of a comment or a compliment:
- If contact details have been provided, a letter of acknowledgement will be sent to you. All comments or compliments will be forwarded to the relevant service or staff member.
- A verbal complaint will be acknowledged as soon as possible by the relevant staff member.
- A written complaint will be acknowledged by a Complaints Officer in writing within five working days.
How will my complaint be dealt with?
Depending on the nature and seriousness of your complaint:
- A staff member/ manager will attempt to resolve your complaint locally or
- The Complaints Officer will look into the issues raised in your complaint.
How long will it take the Complaints Officer to look into my complaint?
- The Complaints Officer will look into your complaint within 30 working days of the date when it was acknowledged.
- If it takes longer to look into all the issues raised in your complaint, the complaints officer will notify you within thirty working days and will give you an update on what is happening every twenty working days after that.
What do I do if I am not satisfied with the recommendations made by the complaints officer or the way my complaint was dealt with?
You may request an independent review of your complaint from the Office of the Ombudsman or Ombudsman for Children.
Office of the Ombudsman:
18 Lower Leeson Street,
Dublin 2.
Phone: 01 6785222
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The Office of the Ombudsman is open between 9.15 and 5.30 from Monday to Thursday and 9.15 to 5.15 on Friday including lunchtime on each day.
Ombudsman for Children's Office:
Millennium House
52-56 Great Strand Street
Dublin 1.
Free-phone: 1800 20 20 40
Phone: 01 865 6800
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Website: http://www.oco.ie
Whilst we attempt to respond to all forms of correspondence quickly, when local investigation is required you will understand that this takes time, but we will always do our best to act quickly and efficiently. We promise to keep you updated regularly on progress made.
Still unsure how to make a complaint?
If you are still not sure how to make a complaint to IFI please contact us and we can assist you in making your complaint.
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Phone: 01 8842600
Structure of Inland Fisheries Ireland
CEO
- Dr Ciaran Byrne
Heads of Function
- Head of Finance: Mr Pat Doherty
- Head of Human Resources: Mr Kieran Murphy
- Head of Operations: Dr Greg Forde
- Head of Research & Development: Dr Cathal Gallagher
- Head of Business Development: Ms Suzanne Campion
River Basin District Directors
- IFI Dublin: Mr Brian Beckett (Eastern River Basin District)
- IFI Clonmel: Mr David McInerney (South Eastern River Basin District)
- IFI Macroom: Mr Sean Long (South Western River Basin District)
- IFI Limerick: Ms Amanda Mooney (Shannon River Basin District)
- IFI Galway / Ballina : Dr John Conneely (Western River Basin District)
- IFI Ballyshannon: Dr Milton Matthews (Western River Basin District)
Inland Fisheries Ireland Corporate Plan 2011 - 2015
default Section 41 of the Inland Fisheries Act 2010 specifies that Inland Fisheries Ireland shall prepare and adopt a five year rolling corporate plan within six months of its establishment day. This Corporate Plan will set the direction of the organisation for the next five years and identify the key objectives and measurements which will ensure that Inland Fisheries Ireland delivers on its remit. In addition this Corporate Plan will underpin the medium and long term vision for Inland Fisheries Ireland.
Chairman’s Foreword
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) was established on July 1st, 2010, following the restructuring of Ireland’s inland fisheries sector. Its principal function is the protection, management and conservation of the inland fisheries and sea angling resource.
Despite the ever increasing pressures on our fisheries, Ireland still boasts a wealth of inland and sea angling resources which greatly enhance the quality of people’s lives on a daily basis as well as delivering economic and social benefits to the Irish economy in the form of job creation, social inclusion and tourism revenue. However, we cannot be complacent about the resource or our management of the environment. We must continue to build on our past successes to ensure the continued rational and sustainable usage of this natural resource into the future.
The introduction of this Corporate Plan is an important milestone in the transition to the new management structure in inland fisheries. It draws together the planned initiatives of IFI for the years 2011 to 2015. Its compilation involved successive rounds of dialogue and consultation with stakeholders and staff at all levels and locations, their active participation is one of the Plan’s foremost strengths.
I want to thank my fellow Board members, the CEO, the Senior Management Team and all the staff of IFI for their very considerable efforts in preparing this Corporate Plan. We have set ourselves many challenging targets. I am satisfied that they can be achieved given the continued commitment of our staff and those interested in the resource.
Brendan O’Mahony
Chairman
Inland Fisheries Ireland
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