Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Oyster Fishing. Aquaculture licence application delays
Summary
Molloy asks about applications and delays, alleging that the Department lacks a full-time official to handle licences and gives them insufficient priority. The Chair rules that the broader issue is outside the Mayo question.
Will the Minister tell the House the reason for the delay in dealing with applications for aquaculture licences and if it is not true that there is not——
Comment on this
This question deals with one item and the Deputy is broadening it. That is not fair when there is so little time left.
Comment on this
The Mayo application, along with others, is being delayed because there is no full time official in the Department dealing with these licences. The matter is not getting priority. This is a national disgrace.