David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 497: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made on the applications for foreshore leases (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29497/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Following the enactment of the Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Act, 2009, my Department assumed responsibility on 15 January 2010 for a range of foreshore functions. I understand that the eight foreshore applications, which were made by Harbour CAT Ferries Holdings Limited, relate to the same project viz the establishment of a fast passenger ferry service for Cork Harbour. These applications are currently at an advanced stage in the foreshore consent process and I expect to be in a position to make a decision on them in the near future.