Foreshore Licence Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2018

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Ceisteanna (662)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Ceist:

662. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there have been applications for a foreshore licence from a company (details supplied) to allow for an exploratory rig on the Kish Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3298/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (Deputy Damien English)

Providence Resources surrendered a licence to allow for an exploratory rig on the Kish Bank on 12 February 2013.  My Department has not received a subsequent application in respect of exploratory works on the Kish Bank.