Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

This section deals with the consultation and information obligations in the context of public participation and directive regulations. The intention of the directive is to make information available during and shortly after the period within which a foreshore application is considered. It is appropriate that this will vary from application to application in accordance with the complexity and impact of the proposed development.

The availability of environmental information is covered, in the longer term, by the European Community's access to information on the environment regulation 2007; SI 133 2007, which ensures environmental information is always made available, regardless of a time period in which the application is processed. This amendment is not necessary, having regard to the fact the existing framework covers such matter adequately.