Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
735. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the length of time that has elapsed since his Department was made aware of the illegal infill and annexing of foreshore at the Medieval Old Dock at Galway Port; the actions that have been taken since his attention was drawn to this fact to rectify the matter; the progress made to date to remove the infill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40736/21]
View answerThis issue was first brought to the attention of my Department in April 2014 on foot of a private litigation and legal advice was sought from the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO). Since then, there has been ongoing correspondence with the CSSO and the Attorney General’s Office, as well as a site inspection by a qualified marine inspector working in my Department. The property continues to be subject to a circuit Court Litigation between private parties, the outcome of which is awaited before further steps will be considered by the State. My Department is continuing to work with the CSSO to progress this matter and the appropriate next steps will be determined.
