Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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1473. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the consultation that took place on a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34748/19]

Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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1474. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the consultation that took place on a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34749/19]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1473 and 1474 together.

The consultation/assessment process for both Projects NSAD-17-003 (Erriff Bank Protection) and Project SCF-17-0005 (Carrowniskey) included the following elements

- A screening for Appropriate Assessment for the proposed works;

- the submission of screening to the National Parks and Wildlife Service; and,

- consultation with the land owners and receipt of their consent to the works.

In view of the number of questions tabled recently by the Deputy in relation to fisheries projects, I have offered him a briefing with Inland Fisheries Ireland. I reiterate that offer.

Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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1475. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the consultant report will be provided for a project (details supplied); the cost of the report; if the costs of the report came from the funding allocated under the National Strategy for Angling Development 2015-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34750/19]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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A screening for appropriate assessment was carried out in relation to the proposed works included in project reference no. SCF-17-0026 (Crolly River). This assessment concluded that there would be no significant impact on the Natura Sites in the vicinity of the works. I can provide a copy of this assessment to the Deputy for his information.

This assessment cost €2,398.50 including VAT to prepare. This was not funded from the allocation provided specifically for the National Strategy For Angling Development.