Special Areas of Conservation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 November 2006

Wednesday, 15 November 2006

Ceisteanna (192)

Jerry Cowley

Ceist:

255 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding the green area at Canalside, Ballina which is protected as part of SAC 002298; and if he does not have the information whether he will make the relevant enquiries of Mayo County Council and Ballina Town Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38161/06]

Freagraí scríofa

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

I am advised that Ballina Town Council resolved, at a meeting on 20 July 2006, not to proceed at this time, with their proposed development of a riverside walk and car park on part of this SAC.