Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2004
212 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in relation to wind farm mooted for Lough Foyle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20751/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that the consortium involved with the proposals for the possible development of a wind farm in the Tunes plateau area is in the process of completing its studies and assessments, including an environmental impact statement. It will be a matter for the consortium to determine, taking account of the results of the studies and investigations they have undertaken, whether they wish to proceed with applications for the necessary statutory consents for the project.
The consortium, and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland and the Crown Estates Commission, have been informed that the development of a wind farm at the location under consideration may only be carried out in accordance with the terms of a foreshore lease granted under the Foreshore Acts 1933 to 2003.
