Michael Healy-Rae
Question:924. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36258/23]
View answerTuesday, 25 July 2023
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My Department considers applications for aquaculture licences in accordance with the provisions of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, the Foreshore Act 1933(as amended) and applicable national and EU legislation. The licensing process involves consultation with a wide range of scientific and technical advisers as well as various Statutory Consultees. The legislation also provides for a period of public consultation.
Decisions in respect of aquaculture licence applications are only taken following the fullest consideration of all scientific, legislative, technical and public interest elements of each application, including issues identified during the statutory and public consultation phase. Every effort is being made to expedite determinations in respect of these applications having regard to the complexities involved.
As this licence application is under active consideration as part of a statutory process, it would not be appropriate to comment further on the matter at this time.