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Originally Posted by abusingelves
which brings me to another point. perhaps we should look into organising an association for irish spearfishermen/women/people, or see if we could join the BSA, just in case that we did have to start looking for licences.
any thoughts on the matter?
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I think we should look for the relevant chapters of law referring to these matters. This is a subject which comes up now and again.
Anyone know how and where to look for legal subjects?
On page 15 of "Underwater Ireland, Guide to Irish Dive Sites", published by the Irish Underwater Council, it says,
"Spearfishing in Ireland.
There are no regulations in force governing spearfishing in the sea, apart from certain bays and estuaries where aquaculture is practised.Salmon in most estuaries may not be spearfished.Many rivers, lakes and some canals also have fishery restrictions, and if in doubt enquire locally.
The IUC/CFT has a "no spearfishing while using aqualung" rule, but again this is a voluntary restriction. Spearfishing competitions are no longer held in Ireland, again as a voluntary contribution to the environment."
In another paragraph on this page it mentions that while taking shellfish, lobsters, crawfish and crabs is illegal using scuba, no laws mention snorkelling.
This book is published by Comhairle Fo-Thuinn, Irish Underwater Council, 78a Patrick Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland. They have a website address,
The Website or the Irish Underwa