195 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of foreshore licences currently being processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1879/11]

There are approximately 300 active applications for foreshore leases and licences currently on hand in my Department. Of these, 173 are applications for a foreshore licence.

These applications vary in terms of the size of project, level of complexity and stage of progression through the foreshore consent regime.