Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 April 2016
181. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 97 of 27 January 2016, which four sites operated by Marine Harvest Ireland he is examining for overstocking, and with reference to each case, to state the amount of overstocking involved and what effect the overstocking has on the organic status of the fish produced at these sites. [6455/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe four sites in question are Clare Island (Portlea site), Lough Altan (Hatchery), Inishfarnard and Deenish. My Department’s examination is complete in respect of Clare Island (Portlea site) and my Department is satisfied that a breach of stocking limits in respect of the applicable aquaculture licence has not occurred. This information has been conveyed to the licensed operator.
My Department’s examination of possible overstocking in respect of the other sites is ongoing and, therefore, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further pending completion of this process.
