Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007
528 Deputy Beverley Flynn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a decision has been made regarding an application for a foreshore licence by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if not, when a decision will be made. [22572/07]
View answerThe Company in question has applied for a licence under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997 for the cultivation of clams in Blacksod Bay, Co. Mayo.
The area in question is within an area designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA) under the EU Birds Directive and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) afforded protection under the EU Habitats Directive.
Accordingly, my Department wrote to the applicant on 17 June 2005 advising him that an appropriate assessment under the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations, 1997 was required in this instance in order to assess the implications of the proposal for the designated site. The applicant was advised to contact the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government in this regard and also to contact the local National Parks and Wildlife Service Officer to agree terms for the carrying out of an appropriate assessment for this particular application.
A reminder issued to the applicant on 21 April 2006 to which my Department has no record of a response.
