Results 1-4 of 4 for aquaculture speaker:Maurice Cummins

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Maurice Cummins: On a similar theme, which was also raised by Senator Denis O'Donovan, there are tremendous opportunities to create jobs, specifically in the areas of aquaculture and fish farming. Obviously, there are difficulties with licensing, as there have been in the past. What plan is in place to expedite licences and to eliminate the bureaucracy which has been evident on previous occasions? The...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Maurice Cummins: ...our praises rather than talking ourselves down. Let us continue to play a positive role in this House. There is too much pessimism regarding tourism. I concur with Senator Donovan regarding aquaculture. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine spoke passionately about this issue when he was previously in the House and he is due to meet us again in the coming month. There is...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: That is the gist of the reply. I will seek the advice of Members on this but I have promised a wide ranging debate on agriculture, food, horticulture, fisheries and aquaculture. The Minister has agreed to come to the House on 20 July for two and a half hours. Having discussed the matter with him yesterday, he is prepared to devote half the time to agriculture, food and horticulture and he...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: ...UK are closing and they expressed concern about the lighthouses at Malin Head and Valentia Island. I will try to throw some light on that in the coming days. Senator O'Donovan raised the issue of aquaculture. The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food will attend the House for a few hours on 20 July and he will address both agriculture and aquaculture. I agree the potential in...