Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 183: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will support a matter (details supplied). [32988/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The primary concern of my Department in assessing applications of this nature for foreshore consents are the protection and sustainable development of the foreshore. Decisions on applications are made following comprehensive expert advice from a range of consultees including the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. This approach is of general application.