Dáil
‹ Order of Business Seaweed harvesting licensing
Summary
Brian Walsh asks when the maritime area and foreshore amendment Bill, including contentious seaweed-harvesting licensing issues, will advance. The Taoiseach says it is due for publication this session.
In the context of the proposed maritime area and foreshore (amendment) Bill, a review of the licensing of seaweed harvesting is currently under way. This a very contentious issue, particularly in coastal areas. When is progress expected to be made in the context of the proposed Bill?