Harbours and Piers Maintenance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 December 2014

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Questions (182)

Seán Kyne

Question:

182. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he is taking regarding claims of the in-filling of foreshore at the Old Dock, Long Walk, County Galway; if an investigation is ongoing within the Chief State Solicitor's office; when this investigation commenced; the progress to date; the completion date for this investigation; the action his Department may take with regard to the in-filling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47535/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

My Department is currently consulting with the Chief State Solicitor’s Office and the Attorney General’s Office in order to identify the most suitable approach for dealing with the issues arising at the Old Mud Dock in Galway. My Department will consider what actions are appropriate in light of final legal advice on these issues.