Foreshore Licence Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 March 2014

Tuesday, 4 March 2014

Ceisteanna (294)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

294. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the issuing of a foreshore license for Burtonport to Donegal County Council. [10954/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Jan O'Sullivan)

The Attorney General's Office provided advice to my Department on 28 January 2014 in relation to matters concerning the foreshore license application from Donegal County Council for works at Burtonport, County Donegal. This advice has been the subject of subsequent further correspondence owing to two specific issues arising. I understand that these issues have been referred to counsel for urgent attention. Upon receipt of the advice of counsel, my Department will seek to finalise this case as soon as possible.