149. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of a maritime area consent application (details supplied); and his views on MARA's application processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55959/26]

The Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) is an independent corporate entity having full responsibility under law for the performance of its functions, including assessment processes in respect of maritime area consents.

The Minister, under Section 9 of the Maritime Area Planning Act 2021, is prohibited from exercising any power or control in relation to any particular MAC or Licence application to the MARA.

Arrangements have been put in place by MARA to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. In that context, I would ask you to refer your query directly to MARA at the email provided for Oireachtas queries: oireachtas@mara.gov.ie.