Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959

Transfer of fisheries to the Minister by the Irish Land Commission.

199.—(1) The Irish Land Commission may by order under their seal transfer to the Minister, on such terms and conditions as shall be agreed upon between the said Commission and the Minister with the consent of the Minister for Finance, all the estate and interest of the said Commission in any fishery or fishing right which is in the possession or occupation of the said Commission and also any land, easement, way-leave, water-right or other right which is in the possession or occupation of the said Commission and is ancillary to any such fishery or fishing right so transferred.

(2) An order made under this section shall operate to vest in the Minister, without any further or other conveyance, every fishery and fishing right and all lands, easements, way-leaves, water-rights and other rights purported to be transferred to the Minister by such order.