John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Question 28: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the changes put in place in the application and appeal procedures for foreshore licences following the experience gained from the Corrib gas onshore pipeline; when he expects a new application for a pipeline route to the proposed Bellanaboy processing terminal; and the timetable and procedures that will be followed in processing such an application. [33489/06]

John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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There are currently no proposals to amend the procedures for processing applications for foreshore leases and licences. The Department has received a communication from Shell E & P Ireland Limited in respect of proposed survey activity in the vicinity of Sruwaddacon Bay, Co. Mayo. The proposed survey activity is to provide additional data to assist in the company's review of possible route corridor variations for the proposed pipeline.

An application form for a foreshore licence has been issued to the company by the Department in respect of this proposal. The completed application form, when received, will be assessed by the Department in accordance with normal procedures. This process will include assessment and advice from a range of expert consultees, followed by a process of public consultation. The timetable for considering such an application will depend on a number of factors, including the precise nature of the activity proposed, the observations from expert consultees and any issues arising from the public consultation process.