Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 June 2017
260. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the use of coral sand to supplement income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29209/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Foreshore Act 1933-2011 defines beach material as, inter alia, "sand, clay, gravel, shingle..". It is not lawful to remove beach material without a licence granted in accordance with the Act.
Detail on the Foreshore consenting process can be found on my Department's website at the following link:
http://www.housing.gov.ie/planning/foreshore/foreshore-consenting.
