Report into Inland Fisheries Ireland set for release

Ireland’s Comptroller and Auditor General is preparing to publish an in-depth review of financial and governance failings at Inland Fisheries Ireland. Triggered by disclosures in 2022 and 2023, the probe examines irregular transactions, gaps in internal controls and value-for-money concerns flagged in recent audits.

The inquiry covers contentious issues such as the unsanctioned rental of a state property to a junior employee, and the relocation of the chief executive without board approval. These governance lapses culminated in the mass resignation of board members and the subsequent dissolution of the board in early 2023.

The findings, presented to the Minister for the Environment in July, are expected by late October 2025. The case offers a stark reminder of how governance failures can erode operational capacity, public trust and financial integrity — with potential reputational and legal consequences for any organisation.

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