Foreshore Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2019

Tuesday, 5 March 2019

Ceisteanna (577)

Alan Farrell

Ceist:

577. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of foreshore licences which have been granted since 2004 under the Foreshore Act 1933; the number of these licences incomplete; the number of foreshore licences within this period which were for public developments; the number for private developers; if the same conditions apply to all foreshore licences granted under the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10297/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government

The proposals that my Department receive for activities and developments on the foreshore vary greatly in terms of their nature, scale and complexity. The applications received range from the hand harvesting of seaweed to the construction of offshore windfarms or subsea cables. The type of applicants will also vary from private individuals and local groups to public sector bodies, local authorities and companies.  

The conditions that are included with each consent will vary depending on the type of consent sought rather than on the type of applicant.  

Details provided in the table include a breakdown of foreshore licences (and leases) by applicant type and by stage of completion.

Applicant Type Since 2004*

Local Authority, Harbour Authority and Public Sector	304
Companies, Utility Companies and Organisations	307
Individuals	100
	711
Complete or Incomplete since 2004
Licences and Leases Granted	488
In progress	148
Withdrawn, cancelled, not completed	75
	711

*Details from 1 January 2004 to 28 February 2019