Special Protection Areas Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014

Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Questions (440)

Dara Calleary

Question:

440. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide in tabular form the list of SPA stage 2 appeals before the designated areas appeals advisory board; the length of time each appeal has been with the board; the reasons for the delay pertaining to each appeal; when each landowner may expect an appeal hearing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8074/14]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. It should be noted that there were a number of procedural issues in relation to operation of the Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board in recent month. These have now been resolved and appeal hearings will resume in the coming weeks.