The guidelines are applicable to all persons involved in the angling sector including domestic and visiting anglers, fisheries boards, private fishery owners and tourism angling promoters. The content and application of the guidelines will be kept under constant review.
Susceptible species are cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and deer.
With effect from 11 May persons engaged in angling may access such land provided they behave responsibly. Contact with susceptible animals must be avoided, footwear and clothing should be cleaned and disinfected before and after use and dogs must be kept under effective control at all times. Fishing activity should not take place within any area declared by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development to be a restricted zone. Where in doubt, angling clubs and individual anglers should consult with their local regional fisheries board in relation to specific areas of intended fishing activity. The Fisheries Boards will assist in designating suitable fishing areas where practicable.