Michael Ferris
Question:79 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the objections from Gweebarra Bay Conservation Group to the granting of an aquaculture licence to an organisation (details supplied) under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997; if he will agree to an oral hearing on its appeal; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this area is designated as a special area of conservation with its own colony of seals and wildlife; if his attention has further been drawn to the implications for local tourism, swimming, salmon fishing, sailing, canoeing and so on if this development takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9071/99]