Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 December 2015
164. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to investigate a proposal (details supplied) regarding flooding issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45504/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that this project comprising a cycleway proposal as well as flood alleviation works to address higher tides and sea levels was originally approved by An Bord Pleanála in 2011 under section 226 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, relating to foreshore developments.
Dublin City Council subsequently made some alterations to the cycleway aspects of their proposals which were progressed under the Part VIII requirements of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, relating to local authority own developments. Planning approval for the revised proposals was granted by Dublin City Council in May 2013. The procurement of the contract for the undertaking of the works concerned is a matter for Dublin City Council.
Under section 30 of the Act, I am specifically precluded from exercising any power or control in relation to any particular planning case with which a planning authority, including An Bord Pleanála, is or may be concerned.
