Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013
873. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding two applications for an aquaculture and foreshore licences (details supplied) in County Cork; when he expects the applications to be processed and the applicant informed of the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45923/13]
View answerTwo applications were made to my Department by the applicant on May and June 2012 for aquaculture licences to cultivate oysters on sites in outer Bantry Bay.
In accordance with standard procedures the applications are currently under consideration by my Department under the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and the 1933 Foreshore Act.
The applications have been circulated to my Department’s technical and scientific advisors for assessment and comment.
On foot of the process a number of issues have arisen which have required further ongoing correspondence with the applicant regarding these issues. My Department is awaiting a response from the applicant in relation to the issues raised.
