Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2010
199 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in issuing a response to a person (details supplied); if an urgent response to the query can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35505/10]
View answerCertain functions in relation to the foreshore consent process did not transfer to my Department until January 2010. My Department has subsequently been in contact with the individual who made the enquiry and has outlined general information with regard to the procedures involved in obtaining a foreshore licence; these are also set out on the Department's website at www.environ.ie Before my Department can be of any further assistance, the person concerned has been asked to provide more site specific information in relation to his proposed project, and he has undertaken to do so at a later date as part of a further pre-application consultation process.
Although there are no Irish guidelines specifically in relation to the sinking of vessels for the purpose of creating artificial reefs, the person concerned has been furnished with a copy of a document titled National Guidance: Best Management Practices for Preparing Vessels Intended to Create Artificial Reefs, as recommended by the Marine Institute.
