Michael Joe Cosgrave
Question:243 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he will confirm the special amenity area order for Howth, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26400/99]
Written Answers - Special Amenity Areas.
Thomas P. Broughan
Question:252 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when the report of the inspector on the special amenity area order for Howth will be published; and when he will complete the directive to Fingal County Council to implement the order without further delay. [25930/99]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 and 252 together.
Fingal County Council submitted the Howth special amenity area order to me for confirmation on the 25 March 1999. As there were objections to this order, I directed that a public local inquiry be held, as required under section 43 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1963.
The inquiry was held over nine days from 1 September to 15 September 1999 and following consideration of the inspector's report, which is at an advanced stage of preparation, I will decide whether to confirm the order with or without modifications or refuse to confirm it.
The report will be available when the order has been determined.