Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 February 2019
218. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the foreshore lease requested by a group (details supplied) in respect of the upgrading of the existing pier, reclamation, construction of a marina and the installation of pontoons at Schull harbour, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9878/19]
View answerMy Department received a foreshore lease application in 2012 from Schull Community Harbour Development Company Limited to facilitate works on the foreshore in Schull Harbour, Co. Cork.
The works proposed are the development in the inner harbour area, with a 235 berth marina extending in area from Schull Pier to the North Shore of the harbour. The proposed works are substantial and include land reclamation, construction of an armored breakwater extending from the pier, two floating pontoons/breakwaters, a car park and access road and other associated structures. The proposed development is within a designated Special Area of Conservation.
Progression of this case was delayed due to the requirement for the applicant to provide an Updated Natura Impact Statement which was received in January 2016. The application is currently undergoing a technical assessment by the Marine Licence Vetting Committee (MLVC). Once the report of the MLVC is available I expect that the matter will come before me for determination.
