450 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views regarding the development of fish farming; if he is opposed to the implementation of the operational programme for fisheries due to his difficulty with the development of this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23328/10]

The development of fish farming and the Seafood Operational Programme 2007 to 2013 are matters for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.