There is a clear commitment in the programme for Government to support our tourism industry, in particular, the development of the angling sector. Earlier in the summer there was a proposal from Inland Fisheries Ireland to shut a number of the hatcheries which produce the small fry which angling clubs and fishing associations use. It has been seen as a very retrograde step and a review was sought to consider whether the decision could be reversed. Has the review concluded? Is the Government prepared to invest in those hatcheries in order that this vital service will be maintained?

I ask the Minister responsible to take that question.

I confirm that the board of Inland Fisheries Ireland made a decision to postpone indefinitely the decision to close the hatcheries at Cullion in Mullingar and in Roscrea while it examines the future plans for them. I dealt with a Commencement Matter on this topic in the Seanad this morning, raised by Senator Robbie Gallagher, in which I said we would examine the plans when they come before us. There may be issues relating to planning permission and the board has to decide its future investment plans for the sites in question or for new sites, as the case may be.