December 2012
Ulster Angling Federation
Development Officers Newsletter
Ulster Angling Federation
For information purposes of all affiliated members.
Could Secretaries please arrange to forward this to all members via e-mail and post it on their Association noticeboard.
Compiled by Robbie Marshall, Development Officer for the period 1st to 31st December 2012.
The following meetings were attended;
3rd Downpatrick, Meeting with local club, PSNI and DCAL to discuss the actions required to stop recent poaching incidents.
4th Belfast, Meeting with Chairman to discuss outstanding issues.
5th Limavady, Chairman attended a meeting with Roe Angling Assn. with DCAL Minister Carál Ní Chuilín regarding River Roe issues, mainly hydroelectric schemes.
7th Belfast, Meeting of the Protection Against Wildlife crime (PAW) poaching group chaired by DOENI Minister Alex Attwood.
7th Belfast, the Ulster Angling Federation made a submission to DOENI Planning Service on the Donacloney hydroelectric scheme, River Lagan.
10th Belfast, the Ulster Angling Federation made a submission on the Galway Bay Salmon Farm Licence Application, to Bord Iascaigh Mhara.
10th Lisburn, Meeting of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) stakeholders to discuss the further implementation of the Directive.
11th Belfast, Meeting with Sport N I and APGAI to look at the whole issue of fishing in Northern Ireland.
12th Belfast, Chairman attended a meeting with Iveagh Angling Club at Stormont with Stephen Agnew of the Green Party regarding hydroelectric schemes.
18th Belfast, Meeting with DCAL to discuss various issues
19th Newtownabbey, Meeting with Garry Gregg to discuss the (A8) Ballyclare to Larne roadworks.
20th Belfast, Meeting with NI Water, Bangor AC & Holywood AC to discuss the renewal of leases for reservoirs.
20th Ballyclare, Meeting with Chairman to discuss outstanding issues.
Correspondence / E-mails
E-mail to Fermanagh clubs to advise of the next meeting with DCAL.
Letter to Minister Atwood of DOE about an outstanding reply on fracking reports etc.
E-mail to Environmental Link about the response to the Planning consultation.
Discussions with
Bangor AC about a meeting with N I Water to discuss the future of their leased waters.
Incoming Correspondence December 2012
| Ref | Date | Sender | Subject | Action |
| -- | 4/12/12 | APGAI-via website | Umbrella body for child protection | To DO |
| -- | 5/12/12 | Member club | Email stating appreciation for Federation re: PWB meeting | To JH & DO |
| -- | 6/12/12 | Sport NI | Sportswatch Issue 152 | To JH,DO &MK |
| UAF/02/94 | 6/12/12 | Mark Magee Donegal County Council | Freshwater Pearl Mussel Project Newsletter | To DO |
| UAF/11/03 | 8/12/12 | Information Commissioner’s Office | DCAL | To DO |
| UAF/11/92 | 10/12/12 | S & TA | Newsletter | To all on email |
| UAF/01/12 | 12/12/12 | Office of Minister of Environment | Fracking | To DO |
| UAF/13/03 | 12/12/12 | DOE Marine Conservation & Data Reporting | Rathlin Island European Marine Site Management Scheme | To DO |
| UAF/11/92 | 12/12/12 | S & TA | ‘Chalkstream Charter’ to follow Hampshire Summit | To DO and JH |
| UAF/11/92 | 13/12/12 | S & TA | Welcome for Closure of NE English Salmon Drift Nets | To all on email |
| UAF/09/06 | 19/12/12 | A Kearney, Lagan Ferrovial | Minutes of Meeting | To DO |
| -- | 20/12/12 | SportNI | Sportswatch Issue 153 | To DO, JH & MK |
| UAF/13/03 | 20/12/12 | H Hanratty, Marine Strategy & Licensing, DOE | Marine Strategy Framework Directive | To DO |
| UAF/02/93 | 29/12/12 | DOE, Planning,Craigavon | Proposed hydro at Donacloney | To JH |
| UAF/02/93 | 29/12/12 | DOE Planning, Belfast | Proposed hydro at Templepatrick | To JH |
Outgoing Correspondence December 2012
| Ref | Date | Sent to | Subject |
| -- | 5/12/12 | All on email | Federation Diary |
| -- | 10/12/12 | All on email | No to Salmon Farms in Ireland |
| -- | 11/12/12 | Dirs, DO & 1 club member by email | DO’s November Newsletter and Notice and Agenda January 2013 mtg |
| -- | 11/12/12 | All on email | DO’s November Newsletter |
| -- | 11/12/12 | M Shortt | As above |
| -- | 12/12/12 | 4 Directors by post | DO’s November Newsletter and Notice and Agenda January 2013 mtg |
| -- | 12/12/12 | All on email | List of funding opportunities |
| -- | 18/12/12 | All on email | Meeting re: salmon stocking |
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Please note: JH denotes Jim Haughey (Chairman)
DO denotes Development Officer, Robbie Marshall
MK denotes Madeleine Kelly, Director
Background research work on the following: -
Hydroelectric schemes; it is vital that clubs monitor developments in their area. Whilst the Federation are not opposed to all hydroelectric schemes, it is apparent that Licence conditions being applied by NIEA will not be sufficient to protect rivers, and need to be improved.
The issue of illegal netting on Lough Neagh has been the subject of considerable effort by the Federation and this work continues.
NOTICE FOR CLUB SECRETARIES
Poaching
Please ensure any potential poaching issues or information is forwarded to the Federation Development Officer as set out in the forms re-issued in July 11.
Private Water Bailiffs
It has come to the attention of the Federation that the court service are applying the charge of £100 for the appointment or renewal of Private Water Bailiffs. These charges are in line with the guidelines, however in the interim clubs should make one application for all renewals and appointments in this way clubs will then only be charged the one fee. The Federation are currently in discussions with the various authorities to try and resolve the issue.
Slurry Spreading
Despite the recent press statements there is still a closed period for spreading slurry. All anglers please note the closed period for the spreading of dirty water and slurry is from 16th October until 31st January 2013. If you witness any slurry spreading taking place during this period ensure it is reported on the following telephone number 0800/807060.
Visit by Development Officer
As in previous years I am willing to attend either a Committee Meeting or the club AGM. To discuss either the work of the Federation or hear members concerns. Please let me know well in advance and I will try to attend.
Development Officer: Mr Robbie Marshall,
Mobile: 07713 652773
E-Mail: rob_f_marshall@hotmail.com
Anyone wishing to receive this Newsletter and other correspondence by email, please provide an email address to our Assistant Secretary at the following: -
diannearchibald@yahoo.co.uk
©2012