Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015
1023. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of a planning application by a United States of America company for a private for-profit gasification plant at Gortnadroma in County Limerick, in the context of outstanding health and safety concerns regarding such processes; if this should be permitted here; his plans regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21265/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAny application for planning permission for the type of development mentioned will be considered by the relevant planning authority, Limerick County Council, under the Planning and Development Act 2000 and associated Regulations, which include a requirement for public consultation, and for consultation with prescribed bodies. These bodies include the Health Service Executive and the Health and Safety Authority, in appropriate circumstances.
The decision of a planning authority on a planning application is appealable to An Bord Pleanála, who, in determining an appeal, reviews the entire case.
This matter is therefore one for the planning authority concerned, or An Bord Pleanála in the event of an appeal, and I have no role in relation to the matter.
