Vol. 571 No. 4
147 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures being taken by his Department to further the implementation of coastal zone management policy; if the interdepartmental committee or unit as recommended in the policy has been established; and if the terms of reference for integrated coastal zone management plans have been developed as recommended by the policy. [22169/03]
The central focus of my Department's work in relation to integrated coastal zone management is on the putting in place of new models of interaction between sectors, agencies and legal frameworks that will facilitate a more strategic approach to coastal management.
This work is drawing on international research and experience to date, and will also take account of the EU recommendation on integrated coastal zone management that was adopted in May 2002. Consideration will be given also to the recommendations made in the report, Coastal Zone Management – a Draft Policy for Ireland. This report was published in December 1997, by the Departments concerned, as a discussion document.
I have previously indicated my intention to publish in 2004 legislative proposals to consolidate and modernise the law on foreshore administration and to support the development and operation of more integrated approaches to the management of coastal areas and their resources.
