Foreshore Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 January 2015

Thursday, 15 January 2015

Ceisteanna (225)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

225. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department will facilitate the removal of gravel from a river (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1961/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

The removal of gravel from the foreshore requires consent under section 3 of the Foreshore Act 1933. Details of how to make such an application can be found at http://www.environ.ie/en/Foreshore/ApplyingforaForeshoreConsent/.