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Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Inland Fisheries Ireland (25 Apr 2024)

...this includes legal fees as well, was €1.1 million in 2021, €1.45 million in 2022 and €1.95 million in 2023. A huge part of the 2023 figure is down to the aquaculture licences appeals board, ALAB, costs, that is, the judicial review with regard to agriculture licensing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Foreshore Issues (23 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The operator of the site the Deputy refers to was issued with an aquaculture licence by the Aquaculture Licence Appeals Board (ALAB) on 26 January 2023 “for the cultivation of Native and Pacific Oyster on a site...”. The holder of an aquaculture licence also requires a Foreshore Licence. My Department is currently processing a Foreshore Licence for this site. All...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) is an independent appeals body established under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997. The purpose of ALAB is to provide an independent authority for the determination of appeals against decisions of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on aquaculture licence applications. Pursuant to Section 62(2) of the Fisheries (Amendment)...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Properties (10 Oct 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) was established under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997 (as amended). ALAB is a single function body tasked with the provision of an independent service for the determination of appeals against decisions of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on aquaculture licence applications. The information requested with respect to...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Ms Suzanne Campion: In 2021, we had €235,000 for prosecutions and €90,659 for the judicial review into ALAB, the aquaculture licensing authority or board - I am not sure what the "A" stands for. We had €39,000 in relation to dormant accounts funding.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (20 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...of my Department and have asked that they respond directly on the matter. Name of State Body Oireachtas contact details Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board Oireachtasqueries@alab.ie Bord Iascaigh Mhara Oireachtas.queries@bim.ie Marine Institute   Oireachtas.queries@marine.ie ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...by the Deputy is laid out in the attached table. Name of State Body Oireachtas contact details Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board Oireachtasqueries@alab.ie Bord Iascaigh Mhara Oireachtas.queries@bim.ie Marine Institute   Oireachtas.queries@marine.ie Sea Fisheries Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Appointments to State Boards (22 Feb 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ... 2023 -to date 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB)* N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Bord Bia 1 1 1 1 1...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (8 Feb 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 485, 486 and 487 together. The Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) was established under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997 (as amended) and is tasked with the provision of an independent service for the determination of appeals against decisions of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on aquaculture licence applications. This information...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (18 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) was established under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997 (as amended). ALAB is a single function body tasked with the provision of an independent service for the determination of appeals against decisions of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on aquaculture licence applications. There are currently 37 active appeals against...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aquaculture Industry (6 Jul 2022)

Martin Heydon: ...;il. The legislation provides for an appeals mechanism. Within one month of the date of publication of the decision, interested parties can lodge an appeal to the aquaculture licences appeals board, ALAB, which is an independent statutory body. The timelines relating to the appeals process are a matter for ALAB. Foreshore licenses may also be appealed by way of judicial review. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (28 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: There are twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department, as listed below. No. State Body 1 Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB) 2 Bord Bia 3 Bord Iascaigh Mhara 4 Rásaíocht Con Éireann - (Greyhound Racing Ireland) 5 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (15 Feb 2022) See 1 other result from this answer

Charlie McConalogue: The Aquaculture Licence Appeals Board (ALAB) is an independent body established by statute for the purpose of considering appeals of Ministerial decisions in respect of aquaculture licence applications. The matters referred to by the Deputy are operational matters for ALAB and my Department has no function in that regard.  The Deputy’s question will therefore be referred to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...of Places on the Board (Including the Chairperson) Total Number currently sitting on the Board (Including the Chairperson) 1 Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB) 7 7 2 Bord Bia 15 11 3 Bord Iascaigh Mhara 6 5 4 Rásaíocht Con...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (23 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and Marine Biodiversity projects for the Marine Institute, Seafood Promotion projects administered by Bord Bia are also key components. Other elements include Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board(ALAB) Member Fees and Expenses and costs related to the National Data Buoy Observation Network. Subhead D4 - Marine Institute Grant - Annual Budget provided to the Marine Institute for general...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Official Engagements (2 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...2020 Tom Arnold 29 July 2020 Meetings with MII, DII, Bord na gCon, HRI, National Stud 30 July 2020 Meeting with Environmental Pillar, BIM, SFPA and ALAB 30 July 2020 Alma Jordan Agri Kids 25 August 2020 Meeting Minister English 25 August 2020 Dept. Education ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (12 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...members Total Number of Women Members Percentage of each board that is made up of women (% of currently sitting board members) Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB) 7 7 6 1 14% Bord Bia 15 11 8 3 27% Bord Iascaigh Mhara 6 5 2 ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Aquaculture Industry (15 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...is statutorily independent. I cannot get involved in particular cases one way or another. Obviously, the Deputy can make her views known on that but it is a matter that should be addressed to ALAB, as opposed to the Minister. It is not appropriate for me to get involved a case that is under consideration by the appeals board.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Aquaculture Industry (15 Jul 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputy Daly for his question. The Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board, ALAB, is an independent body established by statute for the purpose of considering appeals of ministerial decisions in respect of aquaculture licence applications. The situation in respect of the number of appeals pending is an operational matter and one on which the board can respond directly to the Deputy. We...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (15 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy should be aware that the decision to grant the aquaculture licence referred to was made on 29thJune by the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB). ALAB is an entirely independent Board and decisions in relation to the granting of an aquaculture licence in this instance are entirely a matter for ALAB. The decision of that Board and extensive documentation in support of the...