Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 11 Mar 1997

Vol. 476 No. 2

Written Answers. - Leasing of Boatyard.

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Question:

289 Mrs. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Marine if he will give details of a leasing arrangement made with a private developer on the Dingle boatyard site, County Kerry; whether any transfer of this lease will be subject to ministerial approval; if he will give assurances to the people of Dingle that no further leasing arrangements will be made by his Department with any private individual; if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concern of the Dingle people to any development on this site other than projects that would enhance the fishing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6746/97]

Minister for the Marine (Mr. Barrett)

The Dingle boatyard site was originally the subject of a 99 year lease which commenced in 1948 and was subject to an annual rent of £1. Ministerial consent was given in 1993 to a set of arrangements which in effect involved the transfer of this site from the previous beneficial owners to Dingle Harbour Developments Ltd. I am aware that concerns have been expressed regarding the proposed development of the site and my Department has been actively engaged in efforts to progress matters on a satisfactory basis.