Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The response provided outlines the steps that must be taken and points out there is an independent body to adjudicate on issues. The Minister also adjudicates on licences and if an applicant is unhappy with a decision, the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board, an independent body established under the provision of the Fisheries (Amendment ) Act 1997, is there to consider appeals on ministerial decisions in respect of aquaculture licence applications.

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