The Fisheries Acts 1959 to 2010 and the Water Pollution Acts 1977 and 1990 provide for the protection of Ireland’s inland fisheries resource and the prevention of environmental pollution. Inland Fisheries Ireland is empowered to enforce these acts and undertake a variety of different types of protection patrols on different types of water bodies at different times of the year, depending on the particular species being protected.
Examples of Offences
The following are some of the offences under these acts:
- Fisheries Acts 1959 to 2010: The illegal disposal of waste, the operation of a waste facility without a license, and the failure to comply with the terms of a waste permit are some of the offences under this act. The penalties for these offences include fines and imprisonment.
- Water Pollution Acts 1977 and 1990: The discharge of polluting substances into the environment, the failure to comply with the terms of an environmental license, and the failure to report environmental incidents are some of the offences under this act. The penalties for these offences include fines and imprisonment.
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Recent Court Cases
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IFI welcomes conviction against Uisce Éireann for pollution of salmon and trout spawning habitat | Inland Fisheries Ireland no
Fine, costs and expenses imposed totalling almost €6,400 Read more
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Man Convicted of Sea-Fisheries Offences relating to Exceeding Quota and Under-Recording Catches
The Court imposed fines totalling €20,000 for both offences and ordered forfeiture of €10,000 from the value of catch. Read more
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Successful prosecution against Uisce Éireann for sewage-related pollution
Uisce Éireann to pay almost €5,200 in fines and costs for Cavan incident Read more
