Dominic Hannigan (Meath East, Labour)
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Question 168: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to develop aquaculture and deep sea farms off the north east coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33936/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department has not received any applications for finfish aquaculture licences in respect of the North East Coast.

In order to develop the production of finfish to levels that will provide increased long term sustainable jobs while continuing to protect our natural environment I have tasked Bord Iascaigh Mhara, working with the Marine Institute, to investigate suitable sites off the west coast where conditions are most suitable for this purpose.