313 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a foreshore licence for an organisation (details supplied); if an environmental impact assessment has been conducted; if he has received representations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47916/10]

The application in question concerns a development which has yet to secure planning permission.

I understand that substantial amendments to the design of the proposed development have recently been made in the course of the planning process and my Department has asked the applicant to supply full details of the proposed revisions. When this information is to hand, my Department will examine the implications for the foreshore process, including whether an EIS is required.