Minister announces €240k allocation for inland fisheries

Almost a quarter of a million euro is being allocated to support Inland Fisheries Development.

Minister Joe McHugh has announced that the 2015 Salmon Conservation Fund and Midland Fisheries Fund are now available for applications.

€240,000 is available through Inland Fisheries Ireland to facilitate clubs, fishery owners, commercial salmon fishers and other organisations to undertake works to improve habitat, stocks, access, invasive species management and angling.

Inland Fisheries contribute in the region of €755m annually to the economy.