Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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138. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the progress his Department has made on a matter (details supplied); if he has an anticipated timeframe for progress in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2474/17]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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As I advised in the reply to Question No. 169 of 10 November 2016, it is not appropriate for me to comment directly on any particular application which is before my Department for consent under the Foreshore Act.

Officials from my Department did meet the company concerned on 7 November 2016, where they were fully appraised of the current position regarding this issue. My Department also met with the Office of the Attorney General on 16 November to further discuss the legal aspects of this matter. Since that meeting, my Department has been undertaking some further research and analysis and a further final request for legal advice will issue shortly.