Foreshore Licences.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004

Tuesday, 24 February 2004

Ceisteanna (230)

Ruairí Quinn

Ceist:

327 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he will instruct his Department officials to re-issue an existing foreshore licence which has expired, but whose interest remains valid, for the construction of a marina and related works, for which all other statutory provisions have been granted, for the Poolbeg Yacht and Motor Club, Pigeon House Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4, so as to enable contracts to be confirmed, and works commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5983/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. D. Ahern)

An application was received by my Department from Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club for permission under the Foreshore Acts for construction of a 100 berth marina and associated capital dredging works. The club held no previous foreshore lease or licence in the area concerned. The application was made on the basis that the foreshore in question was in State ownership, and initial processing was carried out on that basis. Since then, however, questions have arisen as to whether the ownership is in the hands of the State or Dublin Port Company, and my Department's legal advisers are investigating the matter.

Every effort will be made to resolve the matter as quickly as possible, so that consideration of the club's application can be finalised, in the appropriate manner, as soon as possible.