Michael Smith
Question:168 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine the number of applications for aquaculture and foreshore licences currently lodged with his Department awaiting approval; the number of pending applications that will be approved prior to the introduction of the new aquaculture licensing legislation; the status of any pending applications in the event of the new legislation being enacted; and whether current applicants will be required to reapply under the new legislation. [12039/96]