1047. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for an update regarding the development of a harbour (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37536/15]

My Department currently has an application for a foreshore lease from Schull Community Harbour Development Company Ltd. for the upgrading of an existing pier, reclamation and construction of a marina, together with the installation of pontoons at Schull Harbour, Co. Cork. The current position is that my Department is awaiting responses from the applicant to issues raised as part of the consultation process before the application can be progressed further.