Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Deveau obviously appreciates the concern in the community exemplified by the harvesters and Cearta Chladaigh Chonamara. He would be aware of the concerns also from various other sources. I said at the initial hearings that I would like to see his company grow, be sustainable and create employment in the Connemara area, but I would also like to see the traditional Irish companies equally able to grow and flourish and to see the harvesters continue their work. Mr. Deveau pointed out that domestic harvesters would be able to continue harvesting. Is what we would like to see an unfillable wish list or are all these issues compatible? Can Arramara, the harvesters and the companies have a future in the area?

There has been some concern that after a number of years, Arramara could, if it acquired a licence, close down a plant and leave. I do not think that is the plan, but will Mr. Deveau comment on that? There is a view in Departments in regard to licences that people or companies should use them or lose them. Will he comment on that also? A number of companies that presented on this earlier related to distinct geographical areas from which they harvested. Does Mr. Deveau envisage a situation where Arramara's application would be happy to admit certain areas from north Mayo to Clare? Clew Bay has been mentioned as an example. Is this something it would consider as part of its application?

In regard to Údarás na Gaeltachta, did it get any advice in regard to licensing, the folios and traditional rights when it was engaging in regard to the strategic partnership?