Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2015
556. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has authorised by way of foreshore licence or by other means the removal of sand from the tidal part of the Akeragh river in the Banna Ballyteigue dune system, County Kerry. [4829/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has no record of a foreshore licence application for the works described. Kerry County Council have advised my Department that the Council have responsibility under the Arterial Drainage Acts for the maintenance of the local Akeragh drainage network incorporating the Kilmoyley and Ardfert land drainage networks. The mouth of the Akeragh is susceptible to blockage and the Council routinely clears it in order to maintain land drainage. My Department will engage directly with Kerry County Council regarding any obligations arising under the Foreshore Act 1933.
