Aquaculture Development

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Questions (242)

Clare Daly

Question:

242. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to the proposal in Food Wise 2025 to review his Department’s aquaculture licensing system, if he will confirm the commencement date for the review; if he will confirm that the reviewer will be genuinely independent of his Department; the terms of reference for the review; and if he will confirm that he will publish the review report in full. [39037/15]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Food wise 2025 sets out a cohesive, strategic plan for the development of the agri-food sector over the next decade. My Department is presently examining the recommendations contained in Food Wise 2025. Following examination of the recommendations my Department will implement the recommendations within the timeframe of Food Wise 2025.