Liz O'Donnell
Ceist:27 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, he has to set out guidelines in respect of the erection of a national network of communications masts by Esat Digifone. [16335/95]
Written Answers. - Communications Masts.
Peadar Clohessy
Ceist:61 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, he has to set out guidelines in respect of the erection of a national network of communications masts by Esat Digifone. [16329/95]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 and 61 together.
Development consisting of the erection of communications masts requires planning permission under the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 1994. My Department is preparing planning guidelines in relation to these masts for the guidance of planning authorities and developers. It is intended to circulate draft guidelines before the end of the year to all interested parties, for their comments, before guidelines in final form are issued.