Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2009
346 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when legislation will be enacted to reform foreshore licence criteria to assist renewable energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34715/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhen the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 was published in June I indicated that I would introduce, by way of committee stage amendments, new provisions aimed at better integrating the foreshore consent processes with the planning processes under the Planning Acts. The necessary work is underway in anticipation of the formal transfer of the foreshore functions into my Department; the initial focus is on integrating the foreshore consent process for major infrastructure projects with the consent process under the Strategic Infrastructure Act. It is my intention that the Planning Bill will be enacted before the end of this year.
