Update on Designated Salmonid Waters Bye-Law No.964

Update on Designated Salmonid Waters Bye-Law No.964

Monday, 25th of February 2019: Inland Fisheries Ireland awaits official confirmation on the outcome of legal proceedings regarding the challenge of a Fisheries Bye-law intended to designate seven state-owned lakes to be managed primarily for the benefit of wild brown trout.

Inland Fisheries Ireland understands that the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment is to reflect on the legal advice given and on the outcome of proceedings in the context of intended Bye-laws.

ENDS

For Media Information:

Órla Sheils

Communications Manager

Inland Fisheries Ireland

T: 01 884 2673

E: orla.sheils@fisheriesireland.ie

About Inland Fisheries Ireland

Inland Fisheries Ireland is a statutory body operating under the aegis of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) and was established under the Fisheries Act on 1st July 2010. Its principal function is the protection and conservation of the inland fisheries resource. Inland Fisheries Ireland promotes supports, facilitates and advises the Minister on the conservation, protection, management, development and improvement of inland fisheries, including sea angling. Inland Fisheries Ireland also develops policy and national strategies relating to inland fisheries and sea angling and advises the Minister on same.