Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2023
202. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 52 of 25 May 2023, the status of the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development for the period 2021-30, which was due for publication in quarter two of 2023; when the plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34643/23]
View answerThe National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development 2030 (NSPSA) is the successor plan to that developed in 2015, and provides the strategic vision and framework for aquaculture in Ireland to 2030. It visualises a sustainable, profitable, competitive and market-focused aquaculture industry making the maximum long-term economic and social contribution to coastal communities and Ireland as a whole.
Drafting of the NSPSA is complete and I will shortly present a Memorandum for Information to my Government colleagues on the matter. After that, I intend to publish the new Plan without delay.
