I am aware that an application for outline planning permission was submitted on 31 December 1998 to Kerry County Council in respect of 21 holiday homes and site development works, including landscaping and sewage treatment plant, at Ventry, Dingle, County Kerry, a copy of which was subsequently forwarded by my Department.
Following a review of the application, officials of Dúchas, my Department's heritage service, issued an initial recommendation that the developer should engage the services of a qualified archaeologist to carry out an assessment of the proposed development and describe its impact on the known and potential archaeology of the site. It is envisaged that a copy of this report should be submitted to the local authority and to my Department in advance of planning permission being granted.