Salmon Farming

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Questions (1535)

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

1627 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps taken over the past year by his Department to regularise the unlicensed salmon farm (details supplied) in County Galway, which continues to operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31810/10]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

My Department has sought and obtained legal advice in relation to the issues that arise and continues to make every effort to resolve the situation as soon as possible in the public interest.