174 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in the interests of ensuring the sustainability of quality fish stocks in lakes and watercourses here, he will introduce a national by-law to prohibit the killing of coarse fish, enshrining the policy of catch and release, traditionally favoured by Irish and UK anglers; if the relevant Fisheries Acts and statutory instruments will be revised to provide additional deterrents and adequate means of prosecution; if a national policy geared towards education and increasing awareness with partnership based fisheries enforcement will be adopted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14061/06]

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174 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in the interests of ensuring the sustainability of quality fish stocks in lakes and watercourses here, he will introduce a national by-law to prohibit the killing of coarse fish, enshrining the policy of catch and release, traditionally favoured by Irish and UK anglers; if the relevant Fisheries Acts and statutory instruments will be revised to provide additional deterrents and adequate means of prosecution; if a national policy geared towards education and increasing awareness with partnership based fisheries enforcement will be adopted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14061/06]

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