Foreshore Licences.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Questions (516)

Michael Ring

Question:

697 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if Mayo County Council has applied for a foreshore licence in respect of a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo; if so, the position with regard to this application; when the application was submitted; and when it will be decided on. [22011/04]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. D. Ahern)

An application for foreshore authorisation for an outfall pipe in connection with the development of the sewerage scheme in question was submitted to my Department by Mayo County Council. Consideration of the application is at an advanced stage, and a decision on the matter will be conveyed to the local authority shortly.