Written answers

Tuesday, 5 March 2019

Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government

Foreshore Issues

Photo of Alan FarrellAlan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael)
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577. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of foreshore licences which have been granted since 2004 under the Foreshore Act 1933; the number of these licences incomplete; the number of foreshore licences within this period which were for public developments; the number for private developers; if the same conditions apply to all foreshore licences granted under the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10297/19]

Photo of Damien EnglishDamien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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The proposals that my Department receive for activities and developments on the foreshore vary greatly in terms of their nature, scale and complexity. The applications received range from the hand harvesting of seaweed to the construction of offshore windfarms or subsea cables. The type of applicants will also vary from private individuals and local groups to public sector bodies, local authorities and companies.

The conditions that are included with each consent will vary depending on the type of consent sought rather than on the type of applicant.

Details provided in the table include a breakdown of foreshore licences (and leases) by applicant type and by stage of completion.

Applicant Type Since 2004*

Local Authority, Harbour Authority and Public Sector 304
Companies, Utility Companies and Organisations307
Individuals100
711
Complete or Incomplete since 2004
Licences and Leases Granted488
In progress148
Withdrawn, cancelled, not completed75
711
*Details from 1 January 2004 to 28 February 2019

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