Michael Healy-Rae
Question:1036. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15040/24]
View answerTuesday, 9 April 2024
Questions (1036)
Written answers
My Department considers all applications for aquaculture licences in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act, 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. All submissions received during the public and Statutory consultation phase are considered during the licensing process.
As the applications referred to by the Deputy are under consideration by my Department, it would not be appropriate to comment further pending the conclusion of that process.