Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2021
234. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends responding to the application submitted by Donegal County Council in January 2021 in relation to the delay in dredging at Magheroarty Pier, County Donegal; if compensation will be offered to local fishermen (details supplied) due to the delay in dredging at Magheroarty Pier, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58438/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has no remit in relation to considering compensation claims by local fishermen in the circumstances referred to by the Deputy.
I refer to the reply to Question No. 219 of 6 July 2021 which sets out the general position on the matter of the foreshore licence application for dredging works at Magheraroarty Pier, Co. Donegal, which is currently pending with my Department. This application is currently the subject of a public consultation on Appropriate Assessment until December 24th 2021 in accordance with Regulation 42(13) of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 following my recent determination that an Appropriate Assessment is required in respect of the proposed works. Full details of this public consultation can be viewed on my Department’s website at www.gov.ie/en/consultation/9e903-fs007084-donegal-county-council-dredging-and-beach-nourishment-at-magheraroarty-pier-co-donegal/
