Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 November 2008
254 Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the long delay in processing an application for a foreshore lease lodged in 2002 by Port of Waterford in which all relevant documentation requested has been submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40112/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe development in question is divided into a number of phases. One of the phases relates to the proposed construction of a training wall. The Marine Licence Vetting Committee, which advises my Department on scientific/environmental matters, has recommended an alternative approach to the construction of the training wall and this matter is being examined by my Department.
However as the Port Company wishes to finalise a lease in respect of other aspects of the development, my Department, in conjunction with its specialist advisors, is progressing these aspects of the lease application separately. Every effort is being made to finalise this matter as soon as possible.
