Loughs Agency

The Loughs Agency exercises the functions of the Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission (FCILC) in relation to the Foyle and Carlingford Areas. These functions include the conservation, protection, management and development of the salmon and inland fisheries of the Foyle and Carlingford Areas, the development of marine tourism, and the promotion of development of Lough Foyle and Carlingford Lough for commercial and recreational purposes. Following the enactment of the necessary legislation, the functions will be extended to include the development and licensing of aquaculture in the Foyle and Carlingford Areas.

The Chief Executive of the Agency is Mr Derick Anderson.