Report of unlicensed seaweed harvesting in Kenmare River SAC

Environmental charity Friends of the Irish Environment said no licences have been issued for harvesting of commercial seaweed.

 Ballycrovane near Eyeries, Co Cork.

The Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government is to investigate a report of alleged unlicensed seaweed harvesting in Ballycrovane Harbour and pier within the Kenmare River Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

"Should illegal activity be taking place, the matter may be pursued further under Section 7 of the Foreshore Act 1933, as amended, and a notice prohibiting the removal of beach material including seaweed from the foreshore may be served," a spokesman said on Friday evening.