Aquaculture Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021

Wednesday, 13 January 2021

Questions (1137)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

1137. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications for aquaculture licences on hand at present; the number of these applied for in each of the past ten years; the average time for processing licence applications at present; the steps he will take to ensure all applications are dealt with expeditiously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1180/21]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The detailed information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in full.

Provision of the information sought will require a comprehensive examination of my Department’s records. The information will however be forwarded to the Deputy within 14 days.