Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 58: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of foreshore licences outstanding in regard to the Waterford grouped towns and village sewerage schemes; when it is proposed to issue these licences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23185/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The current position regarding foreshore applications in respect of waste water treatment schemes received from Waterford County council is set out below. Dunmore East – Outfall from SW/SW and WWTP

Draft specific conditions were issued to the Council in respect of these two applications. The Council proposed amendments to the specific conditions included in the draft licences. Following examination of the Council's request by my Department's technical advisors, revised draft specific conditions in respect of the Stormwater/Surfacewater outfall were issued on 17 November 2008. Revised draft specific conditions in respect of the Wastewater Treatment Plant were issued to the Council on 4 December 2008. A response is awaited from the Council. Dungarvan Sewerage Scheme

Draft specific conditions in respect of this application were issued to the Council in August 2008. A response is awaited. Outfall from SW/SW Collection system and WWTP at Ardmore, Cappoquin and Stradbally.

Additional information has been provided by the Council in respect of their WWTP proposals at Ardmore, Cappoquin and Stradbally. The information supplied is being assessed by my Department and a communication will issue to the Council shortly regarding the information supplied.