Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals to become or continue to be members of Fishery District Committees.
The Fishery Districts where commercial fisheries exist comprise Lismore, Cork, Kerry (SWRBD), Ballinakill (WRBD Galway), Bangor (WRBD Ballina) and Letterkenny (NWRBD).
The individuals shall be representative of one of the following groups/sectors:
- Commercial salmon fishermen (draft net or snap net where appropriate)
- Rated occupiers of fisheries
- Salmon rod representatives
The primary purpose of a Fishery District Committee is to recommend the allocation of the available salmon surplus as identified by the Technical Expert Group on Salmon between the commercial and recreational sectors for those fisheries which have a surplus.
There will be one meeting per year (March/April). Expenses will not be paid.
Applicants will be assessed for suitability based on the application received and may or may not be selected to serve on the committee.
It is anticipated that this call for expressions of interest will be for the five-year period from 2024 to 2028.
Applications may be made until 5pm on Friday 8 March and further details, including how to apply, can be found on the IFI website.
