Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021
365. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when his Department will respond to a person (details supplied) regarding an environmental impact assessment report; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52469/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that I have received a letter from SSE Renewables, on 13 October 2021, regarding a current application from that company to make a number of amendments, including an extension of the long-stop dates, specified in the 2002 Foreshore Lease for the Arklow Banks Wind Farm.
While I note the frustration of SSE Renewables at the time being taken to progress this application, it is important to note that the amendments being sought by SSE are unprecedented in terms of the level of change from the existing lease arrangements. It is therefore necessary for my Department to review this application carefully.
That being said, my Department will shortly be in a position to provide a further update to SSE Renewables in relation to the decision-making process pertaining to the application to amend their lease.
