Special Areas of Conservation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2006

Tuesday, 12 December 2006

Ceisteanna (121)

Jerry Cowley

Ceist:

130 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a planning application which has been submitted by Ballina Town Council for a site in Ballina which is a green area at Canalside and which is protected as part of SAC 002298; his views on whether due to the SAC status on this site, this application is viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42647/06]

Freagraí scríofa

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

My Department was notified on 14 November 2006 by Ballina Town Council under Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, of a proposed development that includes the site in question. The proposal is being examined by my Department from the point of view of its potential impact on the built and natural heritage and our views will be communicated to the Council as soon as possible.