Aquaculture Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Questions (987)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

987. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of appeals on hand with the Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board in six month intervals by the length of time they are lodged; if he plans to provide further resources to the board to clear the backlog of appeals, some of which are taking years to complete, in order to facilitate the growth of this important sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8406/22]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The Aquaculture Licence Appeals Board (ALAB) is an independent body established by statute for the purpose of considering appeals of Ministerial decisions in respect of aquaculture licence applications.

The matters referred to by the Deputy are operational matters for ALAB and my Department has no function in that regard.  The Deputy’s question will therefore be referred to ALAB for attention and response directly to the Deputy by ALAB.