Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 October 2005
170 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views regarding the proposed 52 acre in-fill in Dublin Bay especially in relation to serious damage to the local environment and the potential for flooding in the area. [31014/05]
View answerConsideration of the proposal by Dublin Port Company to reclaim an area in Dublin Bay is ongoing, and will involve a full examination of the possible effects on the environment of the development. An environmental impact statement and other information concerning the application would be made available during a public consultation process, giving an opportunity for interested persons or bodies to make submissions or observations on the proposal.
The proposed development will also require planning permission and Dublin Port Company has been advised that it is more appropriate that the necessary consent under the planning process be obtained before the foreshore application is dealt with. This is in accordance with normal practice where a substantial development wholly or partly on the foreshore requires planning permission.
