Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2007
362 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department ever issued aquaculture licences of any size in Lough Foyle; when these licences were issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7151/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraSection 2 of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997 specifies that "This Act shall not apply to or in relation to the Moville Area, within the meaning of the Foyle Fisheries Act 1952". The Moville Area referred to is in respect of Lough Foyle.
Accordingly, no aquaculture licences under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997, have been issued by the Department in respect of Lough Foyle.
