Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
527. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in County Sligo has been waiting over seven months for a reply to an application to his Department's foreshore unit for a seaweed harvesting licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8261/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraForeshore consent applications are processed strictly in accordance with a prioritisation framework focusing on major infrastructural projects e.g. wastewater treatment plants and offshore energy applications. The application in question falls within the lowest priority level. The application did not contain sufficient information to enable my Department’s advisers to carry out a complete assessment and make a recommendation with regard to the environmental sustainability of the proposed seaweed harvesting. A request for further information issued to the applicant on 27 January 2014.
