Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

Yes, this year. This is subject to its work programme and technical issues which may arise. The timeline is not ours and the initiative is with the development company rather than the Department or any other body. A complicated evaluation process will follow this, including public consultation involving An Bord Pleanála under the new Planning and Development (Critical Infrastructure) Act, the foreshore licensing section of the relevant Department and my Department in terms of consent. My Department liaises with the other Departments and agencies involved in this complicated process to ensure a co-ordinated approach. I intend that the process will be open and transparent and will engage people in a positive and constructive manner so their concerns are addressed.

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