It came to my notice that a decision was made that float tubes are banned on the Irish midland lakes.
That would include Sheelin, Owel, Ennell, and several others.
On enquiring with the
Central Fisheries Board I was referred to the
Shannon Region Fishery Board over those lakes who said
it's not decided yet, but they are considering the matter and will let me know when the decision is made.
Bearing in mind the fait accomplais aspect to their suggestion "that I get back later" - now is a good time for anybody who has float tubed these lakes during their holidays, or anyone planning to do so, to let their wishes be known on this subject to the Shannon Regional Fishery Board.
The CEO is Eamon Cusack, and the Assistant CEO is Sean Ryan. Their email is
info@shrfb.com
It is probably a good idea to copy any representations to the Central authority too. Their CEO is Ciaran Byrne and his email is
ciaran.byrne@cfb.ie
Maybe you might let me know by PM if you made a representation as I will be talking with the people involved over the coming week, and it would be helpful for me to be aware of who has contacted who and said what!
This is a matter where a reasonable numbers of correspondence showing polite expression that you are interested in float tube fishing in Irish waters while on holidays may produce the result that you will still be entitled to do it later.
The right amount of feedback from float tube users now will affect the outcome positively.