HC Deb 25 July 1918 vol 108 cc1986-7
32. Mr. FIELD

asked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) whether he is aware that com- plaints have been made respecting the destruction of fish in Irish rivers; and whether he can state what measures are being adopted by the Fishery Board to protect the spawning places of inland fisheries?

Sir T. RUSSELL

No complaints of the nature referred to have been received either by the Department or the Board of Conservators for the Suir district. The spawning places for inland fisheries are protected during the appropriate seasons by bailiffs appointed toy the Boards of Conservators and by private persons interested in the fisheries. Valuable assistance in this direction is also rendered by the Royal Irish Constabulary.