Bernard Allen
Question:60 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the proposed development of the Corrib gas field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13636/04]
View answerWednesday, 12 May 2004
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All relevant approvals-consents from my Department were issued in early 2002 in respect of the proposed development of the Corrib gas field. These approvals-consents include plan of development approval dated 15 April 2002 under the Petroleum and Other Minerals DevelopmentAct 1960; consent to construct a pipeline dated15 April 2002 under the Gas Act 1976, as amended; consent under section 5 of the Continental Shelf Act 1968, as amended, dated 15 April 2002; and foreshore licence approval dated 17 May 2002 under the Foreshore Act 1933, as amended.
The proposed project was granted planning permission by Mayo County Council, MCC, on 30 April 2004 for a gas terminal at Bellanaboy, County Mayo. This decision can be appealed to An Bord Pleanála within four weeks of the date of the decision by MCC. If no appeals are made during this period the project can commence. Should the decision be appealed to An Bord Pleanála the timeframe for determining the appeal is 18 weeks from the date that the appeal is lodged.