Dáil
‹ Order of Business Eel fishing legislation
Summary
Deputy Bannon raises the eel-fishing ban, inadequate compensation and alleged failures in stock monitoring, and asks about related legislation; the Tánaiste has no date for the Bill.
The Tánaiste will be aware that eel fishing is currently banned in Ireland due to low stocks. The ban was introduced by Fianna Fáil without putting an adequate compensation package or hardship fund in place. Is she aware that Inland Fisheries Ireland is not complying with its part of the eel management plan in respect of stock assessment and monitoring? When can we expect the Inland Fisheries (Modernisation and Consolidation) Bill to be brought before the House?
