Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2022
231. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the restrictions forced on the fishers who use Magheraroarty Pier, Magheraroarty, Gortahork, County Donegal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12634/22]
View answer260. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the findings of the public consultation into the dredging at Magheraroarty Pier, Magheraroarty, Gortahork, County Donegal will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12632/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 260 together.
An application for a foreshore license associated with dredging works at Magheraroarty Pier, Co. Donegal is currently being considered by my Department. Full details and associated documents are available on my Department's website www.gov.ie/en/foreshore-notice/6da98-fs007084-application-for-foreshore-licence-for-dredging-and-beach-nourishment-at-magheraroarty-pier-co-donegal/.
While it would not be appropriate for me to to comment on an application under consideration until such time as it comes to me for decision, I can confirm that a consultation inviting opinions of the public and prescribed bodies on the Appropriate Assessment required in accordance with the Habitats Directive and associated regulations was held during November and December 2021. The responses are currently being collated and will be available on my Department's website shortly. I expect the final assessment of the application to be completed in the coming weeks. My Department are in contact with the applicant and are aware of the urgency of the application.
