Guidelines in relation to Angling and Foot & Mouth Disease Controls - Updated May 2nd, 2001

These guidelines are based on recommendations of the Expert Group in relation to FMD controls and have been prepared by the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, the Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation and the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards. The guidelines are applicable to all persons involved in the angling sector including domestic and visiting anglers, fisheries boards, private fishery owners and tourism angling promoters. The content and application of the guidelines will be kept under constant review .

General

  • Anglers should, until 11th May, refrain from fishing where this involves entry onto land to which animals of susceptible species may have had access in the previous 28 days. Susceptible species are cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and deer. With effect from 11th May persons engaged in angling may access such land provided they behave responsibly. Contact with susceptible animals must be avoided, footwear and clothing should be cleaned and disinfected before and after use and dogs must be kept under effective control at all times
  • Fishing activity should not take place within any area declared by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development to be a restricted zone.
  • Where in doubt, angling clubs and individual anglers should consult with their local regional fisheries board in relation to specific areas of intended fishing activity. The Fisheries Boards will assist in designating suitable fishing areas where practicable.

For the full Report please logon to the Boards webpage www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/foot-and-mouth.htm

In view of this news we ask anglers to be highly responsible in adhering rigidly to the guidelines set out.

Best Regards

Brian Mc Manus
Angling Section
Shannon Regional Fisheries Board
www.shannon-fishery-board.ie

 

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