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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 March 2015

Thursday, 12 March 2015

Questions (122)

Tom Fleming

Question:

122. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the process for applying for a boat licence for a local boat owner to provide service to the Skellig visitor centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10774/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently preparing a competition process for a new Boat Permit at Skellig which will be publicly advertised this year.

The competition will be advertised extensively in the local press and on the OPW Website and any party who wishes can apply.

All applications will be afforded due consideration under the criteria as set out in the application process.