Donegal Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn says a change of culture is needed in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to secure up to 150 jobs at Marine Harvest in the Fanad peninsula, and increase employment nto the future.
He’s raised the issue with Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, following a meeting with management of the company last week.
Deputy Mac Lochlainn says at present, the aquaculture licencing process is notoriously drawn out with no deadline for decisions, and this impacts on the ability of companies like Marine Harvest to plan effectively for the future and avail of new markets.
He says that needs to change as a matter of urgency……….
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