Dáil debates
Thursday, 23 June 2005
Prisons Building Programme.
3:00 pm
Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
The director general of the Irish Prison Service travelled to Cork recently for discussions with the county manager about the development and I understand those talks were very positive and useful. The Minister appreciates the assistance of the local authorities on this project.
I understand the position with regard to the sequencing of the planning applications is that planning procedures may involve an environmental impact study and an application for a foreshore licence, as well as the Part 9 application. It is envisaged that this process will take approximately nine months to complete. I understand this will involve one application, but I cannot guarantee that because unforeseen difficulties may arise. The priority at this stage is to get the bridge constructed so that the connection point is available for future construction and eventual use at the installation.
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