526 Deputy Christy O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the report on sea lettuce in Clonakilty, County Cork; his views on the recommendations contained in the task force report; when he expects to make a decision on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30010/10]

I received the final Report of the Sea Lettuce Task Force in May 2010, which recommended the assignment of the clean-up task, along with the necessary resources, to Cork County Council to implement actions identified for the collection and subsequent management of the sea lettuce accumulations.

I have approved the provision of financial support for the collection and management of the sea lettuce based on its reuse. A tender process to achieve this objective, at the most economic cost, is currently being undertaken by Cork County Council.