Departmental Agencies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2011

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Questions (142)

Dominic Hannigan

Question:

143 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made on the management agreement between him and the Loughs Agency to transfer authority to them to control aquaculture in the Foyle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27983/11]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Simon Coveney)

My Department is working with the Loughs Agency and other relevant Departments and agencies to address the issues involved which are complex in nature.

Every effort is being made to bring the process to a conclusion as soon as possible.