Foreshore Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Questions (295, 296)

Joe McHugh

Question:

295. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action being taken in respect of removal of materials from the bed of a tidal area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28773/13]

Joe McHugh

Question:

296. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action being taken by National Parks and Wildlife in respect of removal of materials from the bed of a tidal area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28775/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Jan O'Sullivan)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 295 and 296 together.

An Order under section 6 of the Foreshore Act 1933 is necessary in this case. In January 2013, my Department sought further advice from the Office of the Attorney General on the application of section 6. A reply is awaited.