Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 473: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applications for foreshore licences from Waterford County Council that are before her Department; the date each application was received; the position regarding each application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3133/08]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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There are a number of applications for foreshore licences being processed in respect of applications from Waterford County Council.

The current position regarding the applications is as follows. Regarding the Outfall from Stormwater/Surfacewater Collection system at Cappoquin (Application received 29 April 2005), my Department's Engineering Division, having reviewed additional information provided by the Council in respect of the application has advised that the application in respect of this outfall should be amended so that the outfall would consist of an appropriate type pipe buried to discharge point with protection provided against scour etc by appropriately sized rock armour. Revised drawings have been received from the consulting engineers acting for the Council and these are being examined by Engineering Division. In addition, I understand that the consultants acting for the Council are in communication with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government regarding concerns expressed by that Department in relation to the Quay Wall at Cappoquin.

Regarding Outfall from Wastewater Treatment Plant at Cappoquin (Application received 29 April 2005), the Engineering Division, having reviewed additional information supplied by the Council requires that a rock layer be put in place at the outfall. Revised drawings have been received from the consulting engineers acting for the Council and these are being examined by Engineering Division.

Regarding Outfall from Stormwater/Surfacewater Collection system at Ardmore (Application received 29 April 2005), the revised proposal by the Council to construct a new outfall is currently being assessed by Engineering Division. In addition I understand that the consultants acting for the Council are in communication with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government regarding archaeological issues associated with the proposed works.

Regarding Outfall from Wastewater Treatment Plant at Ardmore (Application received 29 April 2005), the Engineering Division has examined additional information supplied by the Council in respect of this application and remains of the view that the outfall should be protected by a rock layer, revised drawings have been received from the consulting engineers acting for the Council and these are being examined by Engineering Division.

Regarding Outfall from Stormwater/Surfacewater Collection System at Stradbally (Application received 29 April 2005), this application is being examined by Engineering Division.

Regarding Outfall from Wastewater Treatment Plant at Stradbally (Application received 29 April 2005), the Engineering Division having examined the application and supplementary information supplied has indicated that it remains of the view that the outfall should be protected by a rock layer. Revised drawings have been received from the consulting engineers acting for the Council and these are being examined by Engineering Division.

Regarding Outfall from Wastewater Treatment Plant at Ballyduff/Kilmeaden (Application received 31 July 2006), this application has been examined by Engineering Division and as the proposed discharge point is above High Water Mark, a foreshore licence will not be required.

Regarding Dunmore East – Outfall from Stormwater/Surfacewater and Wastewater Treatment Plant (Application received 18 April 2005), Draft specific conditions have been issued to the Council in respect of these two applications. Additional conditions received from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government have been communicated to the Council and the Council has indicated its acceptance for same. However, the Council has indicated that it wishes to have amendments made to some of the other specific conditions included in the draft licence and this request is being examined by my Department.

Regarding Cheekpoint Sewerage Scheme (Application received 27 May 1999), following extensive correspondence between my Department and Waterford County Council, the Council has agreed to accept proposed specific conditions to be included in the licence and I have given consent to the grant of a licence in respect of this scheme. The formal licence document is being prepared by the Chief State Solicitor's office.

Regarding Dungarvan Sewerage Scheme (Application received 12 February 1999), following extensive correspondence with the Council, revised draft specific conditions in respect of the licence for the Dungarvan sewerage scheme were issued to the Council. The Council has indicated that it has concerns about a number of the proposed conditions and the matters raised are being examined by my Department.

Regarding Stormwater flood relief scheme – Tournore Detention Pond (Application received 8 March 2007), this application was circulated to the Department's consultees and responses are awaited from our Engineering Division and the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority.

Regarding Stormwater flood relief scheme – River Colligan (Application received 8 March 2007), this application was circulated to the Department's consultees and responses are awaited from our Engineering Division. Nature conservation observations from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government are also awaited,

My Department considers these applications as being of high priority and will continue to make every effort to ensure that they are expedited having due regard to the requirements of good foreshore management.