475 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will provide a list of the aquaculture areas closed, the period of their closure, and the reason for their closure in the past five years. [28445/08]

The information requested by the Deputy is a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, which is an independent agency under the aegis of my Department. My Department has requested the Authority to compile the information sought as soon as possible and I will forward it to the Deputy.