Fixed Charge Notice – Fine Raised to €150
Press Release, March 1 4th , 2011
SI 81, 2011 – Fixed Charge Notice – Fine Raised to €150
On February 24th, Statutory Instrument(SI) 81 of 2011 was signed into law by former Minister Conor Lenihan. This SI revokes the previous SI 324 of 2010. The only change effected by this SI is an increase in the Fixed Charge to €150. Angling continues as before in line with the existing regulations in place.
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) wishes to remind anglers that should they have queries in relation to any of this or any inland fisheries regulations, they should email info@fisheriesireland.ie ,check on the following websites www.fisheriesireland.ie, www.fishinginireland.info or www.dcenr.gov.ie or contact us at any of our offices :IFI, Blackrock +353 (0)1 2787022, IFI, Ballina + 353 (0)96 22788, IFI, Ballyshannon +353 (0)71 9851435, IFI, Clonmel + 353 (0)52 6180 055, IFI, Galway +353 (0)91 563118, IFI, Limerick +353 (0)61 300238, IFI, Macroom +353 (0)26 41222, IFI, Swords +353 (0)1 8842 600. IFI has offices and staff throughout the country who will gladly provide information and assistance in relation to fisheries laws and regulations.
Thousands of domestic and visiting anglers enjoy our wonderful fishing resource during the season. Compliance with the regulations will ensure that Ireland’s fisheries are sustainable and that benefits will accrue to local economies. Suzanne Campion, Head of Business Development with IFI, commented that ‘Misinformation in relation to this regulation has caused unnecessary concern within the angling community and the industry. IFI will continue to support the industry in promoting angling in Ireland and maximising the economic benefit to the wider community’
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Media Enquiries:
Suzanne Campion,
Head of Business Development,
Inland Fisheries Ireland,
Anglesea Street,
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
Tel: 052 6180055 Fax: 052 6123971
Email: suzanne.campion@fisheriesireland.ie Website: www.fisheriesireland.ie
Notes to Editor
Inland Fisheries Ireland is a statutory body operating under the aegis of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and was established under the Fisheries Act on 1st July 2010. Its principal function is the protection and conservation of the inland fisheries resource. IFI will promote, support, facilitate and advise the Minister on the conservation, protection, management, development and improvement of inland fisheries, including sea angling and develop and advise the Minister on policy and national strategies relating to inland fisheries and sea angling.
