14AAcquisition and development of waters for angling

1

The Commission may, for the purpose of developing or improving facilities for angling, acquire by agreement—

a

fishing rights in any waters in the Foyle Area or the Carlingford Area;

b

any estate in land by virtue of which such rights are exercisable;

c

any estate in any other land which the Commission is satisfied it is expedient to acquire for the safeguarding or the full enjoyment or exploitation of those rights.

2

Where fishing rights in respect of any waters have been acquired by the Commission under subsection (1)(a), the Commission may do all such things as are necessary or expedient—

a

for the proper development of those waters, and of any land acquired under subsection (1)(b) or (c), for angling; or

b

for the provision of facilities or amenities for persons authorised by the Commission to enter such land.