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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 11, 2013

QUESTION NO.15

QUESTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

To ask the Manager for an up to date report on the operation of the Fisheries facility in Corkagh Park to include the current opening hours, how the service is provided, when the current contract comes up for renewal and if it will be able to meet the commitments set out in the current brochure targeted at tourists and the Gathering?

REPLY:

The fishery at Corkagh Park is currently managed by the operator of the nearby Camac Valley Tourist Caravan Park. The hours of opening of the fishing lakes during the quiet Winter period are the same as the Corkagh Park opening hours.  Fishing permits are purchased from the Reception Desk at the Caravan Park. The fishery shop is closed to the public at present to facilitate essential refurbishment works. It is hoped to have these works completed in March.

The current Tender for the fishery expires at the end of March 2013. The requirement to manage the fishery currently falls within the scope of the duties and responsibilities of the Caravan Park operator, as an add on and complementary facility. This requirement is also included provided for in the Tender (shortly due for renewal) which has been recently advertised for the operation of the Caravan Park and is at the full discretion of the County Council. Subject to the outcome of discussions with any new operator of the fishery over the coming months, it is envisaged that any commitments regarding proposed angling/tourist events associated with The Gathering, can be  accommodated.