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Aquaculture Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 July 2021

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Ceisteanna (615)

Holly Cairns

Ceist:

615. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the consideration that was given to the environmental implications of a salmon farm which was recently granted a licence in Bantry Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37404/21]

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The decision to grant the aquaculture licence referred to by the Deputy was made by the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) on 29th June. 

ALAB is an entirely independent Board and decisions in relation to the granting of an aquaculture licence in these circumstances are a matter for the Board. Given the independent status of ALAB and the fact that there is currently a three-month window from the date of the decision in which that decision can be judicially reviewed, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on any aspect of the Board’s determination in this matter.

The decision of that Board and documentation in support of the Board’s determination has been published on the ALAB’s website.

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