Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007
86 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the applications processed by his Department; the average waiting time to process each application; the steps he is taking to speed up the processing time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25151/07]
View answerThe applications processed by my Department, the time taken to process each application and where appropriate the steps being taken to speed up the processes are included in the following table.
|
Applications processed by the Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources |
Average processing time |
Steps being taking to speed up the processing time |
|
Prospecting Licence Applications |
4 months |
The Division is engaged in an ongoing process of business process refinement to identify areas for improvement. This process will be reflected in the Department’s Statement of Strategy 2008-2011. |
|
State Mining Lease/Licence applications |
N/A Each application is dealt within timescale agreed with applicant |
None. The issuance of such leases and licences is an extensive and relatively infrequent occurrence in which timescales are individually agreed with applicants. |
|
Section 14 of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 Authorisations for exemptions to carry out works for the purposes of artificial propagation. |
1 week |
The applications are processed in the shortest possible time frame given that the Department needs to consult the relevant Fisheries Board and its scientific advisors in the Marine Institute prior to issue. |
|
Petroleum Licences & Licensing Option Applications |
4.5 months |
New computer system and management system in place which will lead to reduced times |
|
Applications for Petroleum Leases |
No application for Petroleum Lease since July 2002 |
