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Galway anglers relieved at confirmation of no new charge
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The government has opted not to introduce a compulsory charge for anglers across Galway and nationwide.
Galway West Fine Gael TD Sean Kyne says the levy had been discussed in the context of the proposed new inland fisheries legislation.
He has now confirmed that Minister of State Fergus O’Dowd has given an assurance that no such proposal is up for consideration.
Galway West TD Sean Kyne says it’s good news for anglers who had feared the charge could be introduced in a similar manner to the rod licence levy.