Michael Finucane
Question:68 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the status regarding the siting of the Loran C navigation mast; and if he intends to proceed with the provision of this navigation system. [16760/00]
Vol. 521 No. 2
68 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the status regarding the siting of the Loran C navigation mast; and if he intends to proceed with the provision of this navigation system. [16760/00]
As I indicated in my reply to a similar question on 10 May 2000, there are a range of issues involved in this very complex and sensitive matter. On the one hand, there is the existence of a binding international commitment on the part of the State, issues to do with safety of marine navigation in our general area and whether we should or could depend in future on GPS, a radio-navigation system operated and maintained by the US. On the other hand there are the understandable concerns of local communities in the area of the planned site about the impact of the proposed station on them.