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 New Appeals 2019

Update re AP1/2019 Deenish - July 2019

Judicial Review proceedings have been taken by the Applicant against the Minister's Determination. As part of the grant of leave to apply for Judicial Review, the Court granted a Stay on ALAB considering and determining the Appeal in respect of the Minister's Determination, pending determination of the proceedings.

Accordingly, no steps shall be taken by ALAB to consider or determine the Appeal until such time as the Stay has been lifted.

Update re Castlemaine Harbour - January 2019

As provided for in Section 56(3) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, the Board has extended the time that the Appeals will be determined to 28 February 2020.

Update re AP12/2018 Broadhaven Bay - January 2019

As provided for in Section 56(3) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, the Board has extended the time that the Appeals will be determined to 31 December 2019.

Update re AP45/2018 Bank Harbour - January 2019

As provided for in Section 56(3) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, the Board has extended the time that the Appeals will be determined to 28 February 2020.

Update re AP10/2018 Loughros Beg Bay - September 2019

As provided for in Section 56(3) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, the Board has extended the time that the Appeals will be determined to 31 March 2020.

Update re AP11/2018 Loughros Beg Bay - September 2019

As provided for in Section 56(3) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, the Board has extended the time that the Appeals will be determined to 31 March 2020.

AP7/2/2018 Bannow Bay - June 2019

The Board determined at its meeting on 15 May 2019, pursuant to Section 40 (4) (a) of the Act, to CONFIRM the decision of the Minister made on 29 June 2018 to refuse to grant an aquaculture licence to Fitzpatrick Oysters Ltd for the cultivation of oysters at site reference on site reference T3/88A, B & C in Bannow Bay, Co. Wexford.

AP7/3/2018 Bannow Bay - June 2019

The Board determined at its meeting on 15 May 2019, pursuant to Section 40 (4) (a) of the Act, to CONFIRM the decision of the Minister made on 4 July 2018 to refuse to grant an aquaculture licence to SBS Ltd for the cultivation of oysters at site reference on site reference T3/86A, B & C in Bannow Bay, Co. Wexford.

Update re AP2/1 - 14/2015 Shot Head – June 2019  

In respect of these Appeals, notice has been given to all parties, in accordance with Regulation 42(8) of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 as amended (“2011 Regulations”), that ALAB has determined that an Appropriate Assessment, as referred to in Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992, as amended), is required for the project.

Independent Appropriate Assessment screening commissioned by ALAB has concluded that, based on a preliminary assessment and objective criteria, it is not possible to rule out potential significant adverse impacts resulting from the installation of the proposed salmon farm in respect of selected nearby SPAs and their associated bird species of conservation interest (SCI).

The specific SCIs and Natura sites of concern are: Fulmar (Beara Peninsula SPA, Iveragh Peninsula SPA, Deenish Island and Scariff Island SPA), Gannet (The Bull and The Cow Rocks SPA and Skelligs SPA) and Guillemot (Iveragh Peninsula SPA).

The Appropriate Assessment screening report determined that:

1. The proposed development of aquaculture sites within Bantry Bay will result in the loss of 42.5 ha of inshore habitat that could potentially be used by the abovementioned SCIs for feeding, and
   
   
2. cumulative impacts have been identified that may, in combination with the above development, exacerbate further the impacts on the SCIs. They include additional fish farms in the area (elsewhere in Bantry Bay) and associated levels of disturbance.

ALAB has directed that a Natura Impact Statement as defined in Regulation 2(1) of the 2011 Regulations (“NIS”) is required. ALAB has directed that the NIS is to be furnished by the Applicant for consent for the project the subject of this appeal within 3 (three) months of the date of the notice, that is by 21 September 2019.

A copy of ALAB's Appropriate Assessment Screening report is available at: http://www.alab.ie/boarddeterminations/2015/scheduleofdocuments/

As provided for in Section 56(3) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, the Board has extended the time that the Appeal will be determined to 31 March 2020.

Update re AP6/2018 Dunmanus Bay – June 2019

As provided for in Section 56(3) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, the Board has extended the time that the Appeal will be determined to 31 December 2019.

Update re AP1/2017 & AP6/2017 Braade Strand -June 2019

In respect of these Appeals, notice has been given to all parties, in accordance with Regulation 42(8) of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 as amended ("2011 Regulations"), that the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board ("ALAB") has determined that an Appropriate Assessment, as referred to in Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive (i.e. Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 as amended), is required for the project the subject of the above appeal for the following reasons:

Independent Appropriate Assessment screening commissioned by ALAB has concluded that, based on a preliminary assessment and objective criteria, it is not possible to rule out potential significant adverse impacts resulting from the proposed oyster farming activity in respect of selected nearby SPAS and their associated bird species of conservation interest (SCI). The specific SCIs and Natura sites of concern are: Common Gull of the West Donegal Islands and Inishbofin, Inishdooey and Inishbeg SPAS and the Lesser Black-backed Gull of the Inishbofin, Inishdooey and Inishbeg SPA. The Appropriate Assessment screening report determined that:

1. The proposed development of aquaculture sites within Gweedore Bay will result in the loss of 58 ha of intertidal habitats potentially used by the abovementioned SCIs for feeding and/ or roosting.

2. Several cumulative impacts have been identified that, in combination with the proposed development, may further exacerbate impacts on the SCIs. These include:

a. Additional proposals for aquaculture development (largely oyster cultivation) elsewhere and in relatively close proximity to the Gweedore Bay aquaculture sites;

b. High levels of recreational disturbance which, if not regulated, may temporarily or even permanently displace the SCIs from the area; and

c. Sea and river angling which could potentially affect prey availability, especially for Lesser Black-backed Gull which is reliant on fish prey.

ALAB has directed that a Natura Impact Statement as defined in Regulation 2(1) of the 2011 Regulations ("NIS") is required. ALAB has directed that the NIS is to be furnished by the Applicant for consent for the project the subject of this appeal within 3 (three) months of the date of the notice (23 September 2019).

A copy of the Independent Appropriate Assessment Screening report is available on the Department website at the following link:

http://www.alab.ie/media/alab/content/boarddeterminations/2017/ScreeningStageAssessmentBraadeFinal20190421.pdf

As provided for in Section 56(3) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, the Board has extended the time that the Appeal will be determined to 31 March 2020

Update re AP9/2018 Ballymacoda Co Cork - June 2019

As provided for in Section 56(3) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, the Board has extended the time that the Appeal will be determined to 31 December 2019