Fishing insurance policy holders may be pleased to hear how one angling body has installed CCTV cameras to catch individuals attempting to fish illegally.

The BBC reports how Inland Fisheries Ireland has taken the step of fitting the devices at a lake in Lough Egish in County Monaghan in order to deter poachers.

Ronan O'Brien, assistant inspector with the agency, explained how illegal activity has increased in recent years and is becoming a real problem.

"Poaching is more organised, there are organised groups who net rivers and lakes using methods other than rods or lines, such as bottles or floats with hooks attached, long lines, set lines," he stated.

However, it is hoped the CCTV cameras will help the agency to catch individuals in the act, with instant messages alerting the body when a device has been triggered.

Inland Fisheries Ireland aims to ensure the natural resources of the sea, rivers and lakes are conserved and managed for the benefit of the community and environment.

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