Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2012
633 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the first deep-sea aquaculture licence application has been submitted; if not, when this will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20092/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application by Bord Iascaigh Mhara for an aquaculture licence for the cultivation of finfish in deeper waters was received by my Department on 13th April. The application is currently being assessed by my Department in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act.
