Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2015
595. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the current status of foreshore seaweed harvesting licence applications in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6000/15]
View answerMy Department is engaged with the Office of the Attorney General to establish how the provisions of the Foreshore Act interact with folio and other purported rights to harvest seaweed. Applications to harvest seaweed are being progressed as far as possible within this context. With regard to the application from the first named company, public and prescribed bodies consultations have been concluded and the application is at the environmental assessment phase.
The second named company was recently advised that a new application would be required and relevant guidance material was provided. The new application has not been received to date.
