Proposed Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 March 2013

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Ceisteanna (125)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

125. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to amend the legislation under which aquaculture licences are granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14730/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Aquaculture licensing is governed by the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and the 1933 Foreshore Act as amended.

My Department has no plans at present to amend this legislation.