Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2026
21. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of successful claims made for registration in relation to seaweed harvesting based on "Profit a Prendre" or traditional rights; whether it is proposed to change the legal conditions that need to be fulfilled to establish these rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13422/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have no function in relation to the matters raised in the Question.
Traditional rights to harvest wild seaweed can relate to property rights, known as appurtenant rights, or be built up through harvesting from the same area over a period of time, known as a profit a prendre rights acquired by prescription.
Tailte Éireann, an independent government agency operating under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, provides a property registration system, property valuation service, and national mapping and surveying infrastructure for the State.
