Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2004
24 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the latest information available to his Department regarding the proposed development of the Corrib gas field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25659/04]
View answerAll relevant approvals from my Department have issued in respect of the proposed development of the Corrib gas field since 2002. These approvals-consents include: plan of development approval dated 15 May 2002 under the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act 1960; consent to construct a pipeline dated 15 May 2002 under the Gas Act 1976 as amended; consent under section 5 of the Continental Shelf Act 1968, as amended, dated 15 May 2002; and foreshore licence approval 17 May 2002 under the Foreshore Act 1933, as amended.
As of now the developers are awaiting a determination from an Bord Pleanála on their planning application under the Planning and Development Act 2000. I understand that an Bord Pleanála proposes to make a determination on the application before the end of October 2004.
