Inland Fisheries Ireland extends public consultation period on freshwater trout production and encourages further engagement

Tuesday, 2nd of August: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has announced the extension of its public consultation on freshwater trout production to facilitate the fullest possible consideration by the Board of IFI of the views of stakeholders.

The Board of IFI recognises the depth of stakeholders’ viewpoints on this issue and wants to allow for their complete consideration and comprehensive participation in the process. The consultation period, which was originally due to close on 19 August, has now been extended until 19 September as outlined recently by Minister of State Seán Kyne.

Stakeholders are encouraged to make a submission through the consultation process, the findings of which will be comprehensively reviewed and considered by IFI, and a report made to Minister Kyne’s Department, before any further steps are taken. There will be no disruption to the supply of fish during this process.

Information on the consultation is available at http://www.fisheriesireland.ie/Public-Consultation/fish-farm-consultation.html or from any IFI office. Submissions should be made in writing on or before 5pm on 19th of September 2016 to the following address: Fish Farm Consultation, Inland Fisheries Ireland, 3044 Lake Drive, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin D24 Y265, Ireland, or in electronic form to fishfarmconsultation@fisheriesireland.ie

For more information, visit www.fisheriesireland.ie.

ENDS

For media information:

Órla Sheils
Communications Manager
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Tel: (01) 8842673
Email: orla.sheils@fisheriesireland.ie

Note to Editors:

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. IFI promotes, supports, facilitates and advises the Minister on the conservation, protection, management, development and improvement of inland fisheries, including sea angling. IFI also develops policy and national strategies relating to inland fisheries and sea angling and advises the Minister on same.