Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021
320. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he is taking to prevent the erosion of sand dune systems at Inchydoney and Barley Cove, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9967/21]
View answerThe sand dunes at Barley Cove and Inchydoney, County Cork are not in the ownership of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Any works to be done on these properties would be the responsibility of the landowners.
The Barley Cove dunes are within the boundary of the Barley Cove to Ballyrisode Point Special Area of Conservation and the Eastern part of the Inchydoney dunes is within the Clonakilty Bay Special Area of Conservation and the Clonakilty Bay Special Protection Area. The undertaking of certain specified operations and activities within these sites would require the prior written consent of the Minister or of another public authority, where applicable, in accordance with the site specific regulations.
I am advised that erosion and deposition are normal facets of the functioning of sand dunes systems.
