Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2017
427. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will accord Inland Fisheries Ireland a formal role in the licensing of salmon farms to ensure a proper balance in the process of decision making following the publication of the review of aquaculture licensing. [40386/17]
View answerMy Department considers all applications for aquaculture licences in accordance with all applicable national and EU legislation. The licensing process involves consultation with a wide range of scientific and technical advisors as well as various statutory consultees. The legislation also provides for a period of public consultation. In addition, my Department, must adhere to a wide range of regulatory requirements and other legislation which impact on the licensing process.
As a statutory consultee Inland Fisheries Ireland is already accorded a formal role in respect of the licensing process.
