Planning Issues.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 May 2004

Thursday, 27 May 2004

Ceisteanna (208)

Ciarán Cuffe

Ceist:

208 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he would consider issuing planning guidance to planning authorities regarding light pollution. [16021/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

Officials from my Department have met with the National Committee for Astronomy and Space Research of the Royal Irish Academy to discuss light pollution. Further consideration will be given to the issue of guidance to planning authorities following completion of these consultations.