Planning Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2021

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

Questions (274)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

274. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the process that will be followed by her Department in assessing the recommendation to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage by An Bord Pleanála of 24 March 2021 under the provisions of section 37E of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended in relation to consent under the Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest provision for planning for Galway harbour extension, Galway, and which has been referred under section 177AB of the Planning and Development Act 2000 on 27 April 2021; her views on the recommendation; the likely timescale involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23757/21]

Written answers

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

In accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has sought my views as to whether the compensatory measures proposed in an application for permission for a strategic infrastructure development lodged with An Bord Pleanála for an extension to Galway Harbour are sufficient to ensure that the overall coherence of the Natura 2000 network is protected. I will furnish my opinion on this matter as soon as possible.