David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 404: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that the dredging and associated works at Dingle Pier were carried out in accordance with EU and other regulations to include the disposal of excavated rock and silt and sludge in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10356/05]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The dredging and associated works at Dingle were carried out in accordance with the relevant legislation in respect of disposal of dredge materials. Planning permission was granted by Kerry County Council for the development in December 1998. A foreshore licence, in accordance with the Foreshore Acts 1933 to 1998, was granted for the pier development and dredging works in 1999. Dumping at sea licences were granted for the disposal of dredge material on the foreshore at sea, in accordance with the Dumping at Sea Act 1996.

The licensing processes included full public consultation, as required, and included discussion and correspondence with the Environmental Protection Agency on the disposal proposals.