Foreshore Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2012

Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Ceisteanna (395)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

439 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will amend the Foreshore Act 1933 in relation to the awarding of foreshore leases and licences in order that all applicants for a foreshore licence or lease must provide site notices and provide copies of the application to the appropriate local authority for public viewing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7964/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 369 and 372 of 19 July 2011, outlining the position, which is unchanged, in regard to public notice of foreshore lease and licence applications.