These Regulations amend regulation 5 of the Aquaculture (Licence Application and Licence Fees) Regulations, 1998 and regulation 5 of the Aquaculture (Licence Application and Licence Fees) (No. 2) Regulations, 1998 to permit holders of aquaculture licences to pay their fees in two equal instalments (at six-monthly intervals), where the fee exceeds a given amount, on the granting or on the anniversary of the granting of the licences.