Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 19 May 1999

Vol. 505 No. 1

Written Answers. - Foreshore Licences.

Brian O'Shea

Ceist:

67 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if his Department has reached a decision regarding the application of Waterford County Council for a foreshore licence for the proposed new sewerage system for Tramore, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13387/99]

Brendan Kenneally

Ceist:

83 Mr. Kenneally asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources when he will approve the granting of a foreshore licence to Waterford County Council for the out-flow pipe to be used in connection with the new sewage treatment plant for Tramore, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13329/99]

Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources (Dr. Woods)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 67 and 83 together.

My Department received on 16 March 1999 a revised application from Waterford County Council for a licence under the Foreshore Acts to allow for the development of a new sewerage scheme at Tramore. My Department has been in contact with consultants for the council on aspects of the revised application which have already been identified as requiring some modification.

The environmental impact statement submitted with the application is also being examined within the Department as a prelude to publication for public comment.

My Department will progress its examination of the application and related documentation as quickly as possible in consultation with the county council.