When regulations to comply with Directive 79/923/EEC will be published in Northern Ireland. - Draft Shellfish Waters Regulations (Northern Ireland) will be published for consultation in the near future.

When regulations to comply with Directive 79/923/EEC will be published in Northern Ireland. - Draft Shellfish Waters Regulations (Northern Ireland) will be published for consultation in the near future.

Which Northern Ireland waters, to which the Shellfish Waters Directive applies, have still to be designated.

Which Northern Ireland waters, to which the Shellfish Waters Directive applies, have still to be designated.

What assessment he has made of the environmental impact of shell fish cultivation in Larne Lough; and what action he has taken to ensure that the objectives set out in the draft conservation plan for Larne Lough SPA are met.

What assessment he has made of the environmental impact of shell fish cultivation in Larne Lough; and what action he has taken to ensure that the objectives set out in the draft conservation plan for Larne Lough SPA are met.

How many licenses for shell fish cultivation in Larne Lough (a) have been granted and (b) are currently under consideration. Two fish culture licences have been granted in respect of shellfish cultivation in Larne lough and two applications for licences for shellfish farming in the lough are currently under consideration.

How many licenses for shell fish cultivation in Larne Lough (a) have been granted and (b) are currently under consideration. Two fish culture licences have been granted in respect of shellfish cultivation in Larne lough and two applications for licences for shellfish farming in the lough are currently under consideration.