Planning Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 January 2016

Thursday, 28 January 2016

Questions (352)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

352. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the contacts he has had with the Dublin city manager in relation to the new north east arterial water main, the Sutton to Sandycove cycleway, the final resolution of concerns expressed by the local community in relation to the sea wall being erected west of the causeway on James Larkin Road, Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3836/16]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

I understand that this project comprising a cycleway proposal as well as flood alleviation works to address higher tides and sea levels was originally approved by An Bord Pleanála in 2011 under section 226 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, relating to foreshore developments.

Dublin City Council subsequently made some alterations to the cycleway aspects of their proposals which were progressed under the Part VIII requirements of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, relating to local authority own developments. Planning approval for the revised proposals was granted by Dublin City Council in May 2013.

I have had no contact with the Dublin City Chief Executive in relation to the matter concerned.

Under section 30 of the Act, I am specifically precluded from exercising any power or control in relation to any particular planning case with which a planning authority, including An Bord Pleanála, is or may be concerned.