Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 November 2017
255. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of a foreshore licence application (details supplied); if he has given consideration to no annual foreshore charge for Sligo, in view of the fact that there is no charge in counties Galway and Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48543/17]
View answerOn 8 November 2017 the licence applicants concerned were asked to supply further information regarding navigational safety and other matters. This further information is awaited.
With regard to the annual charge, unless the appropriate Minister is of the opinion that a licence should, in the public interest be granted free of payment, the Foreshore Act 1933, as amended, requires that a licence granted, is granted subject to a licence fee. Under the Foreshore Act, this licence fee may take a number of forms. When making a final decision on this application the appropriate fee will also be determined.
