I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 and 192 together.
There is no reference to compensation in the Appropriate Assessment of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Lough Swilly (SAC 002287).
As the Deputy has been previously advised, my Department is currently examining the outcomes of the Appropriate Assessment for Lough Swilly with a view to formulating policy recommendations in respect of individual licences held by operators in the Lough. Such policy recommendations will take account of all national and EU legislative requirements and will reflect engineering, scientific, environmental, legal and public policy aspects of each licence application. This process will also look at other matters specific to this site, including its use to date by the operator. My Department will be in contact with the operator in connection with these issues shortly.
My Department continues to make every effort to expedite the determination of the Lough Swilly aquaculture licence applications having regard to the need to comply with all relevant national and EU legislation.