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Donegal Democrat 9th August 2007  Government Ignoring Erne Fishermen  It was reported that Councillor Barry O’Neil had expressed disappointment regarding the treatment of nets men on the Erne estuary. Reference was made to the Supreme Court decision in 1933 granting … Continue reading →

Water Framework Directive: River Basin Management Plans     A  Response  by Brendan Kerr , Natural Living Assets   Thank you to Environment and Heritage Service who organised numerous consultation evenings and workshops to address the issues. It is hoped that the outcomes … Continue reading →

Q1. The proposed categories cover minor fisheries offences only, with serious offences being referred to court for prosecution. Do you agree that this is appropriate? The seriousness of offences needs to be aligned with environmental and sustainability imperatives and defined … Continue reading →

Can Ecological Economics achieve burgeoning sustainability for local fishing communities in Ireland?   Ecological Economics It is now fashionable to try and understand economics from an ecological perspective. Ecological economics sees commerce as a sub set of the ecological system … Continue reading →

Specific answers to the questions asked in consultation. PART 4     DEPARTMENTAL PROPOSALS AND QUESTIONNAIRE   This completed Questionnaire should be returned to the Response Co-ordinator in the pre-paid envelope provided, by the consultation closing date of  11th April … Continue reading →

 Response to The Department of the Environment (DOE) Consultation re Budget Proposals. Ecological status as a basis for a more sustainable, competitive NI needs to given a high priority. There has been so much preparatory work completed over the last … Continue reading →

Traditions, Commercial Nets men, Anglers, Scientists! Can we work together for a stronger future?  Dear Sir  Who is to blame for the state of Ireland’s salmon fishery? Is it, anglers, nets men or politicians, or simply a failure to care … Continue reading →

Can Nets men and Anglers can work together to ensure greater Abundance of Wild Atlantic salmon in Ireland? A good starting point would be to recognise the interdependence of mountain stream, surrounding habitat, rivers, estuaries and oceans.  There are many … Continue reading →

In defence of the compulsory ban on drift net fishing Noel  Dempsey Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural resources said “the current imperative must be to maintain stocks above conservation limits”. It will be obvious to those who fish responsibly … Continue reading →

Is Freedom to Fish as a Hunter Gatherers Compatible with a Sustainable Future?  As an angler I have sympathy for the way Nets Men have been told they cannot fish for salmon in 2007 and beyond and the sense of … Continue reading →