Minister of State, Mr. Tony Killeen today confirmed that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has expressed its intention to shortly grant a Foreshore Licence for Ballyvaughan.According to the North Clare T.D., the issuing of the licence will clear the way for works to commence on the long awaited Ballyvaughan Sewerage Scheme.
“The Department has indicated its intention to grant the Foreshore Licence, details of which have yet to be agreed. I welcome this commitment, as the absence of such a licence has been the main obstacle to progress on the scheme”, stated Minister Killeen. He continued, “I have been further informed by the Transportation and Infrastructure section of Clare County Council that land acquisition is proceeding and tender documents can be further advanced now that the decision by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, to grant the licence has been notified.”
Minister Killeen explained, “The delays to the commencement of works on the North Clare scheme can be attributed to the detailed consideration that must be given to the potential effects that issuing such licences would have on the local marine environment and future impact on the areas concerned. I am delighted, however, that the Department has now expressed its intention to grant the licence, thus enabling Clare County Council to invite tenders for the construction of the necessary infrastructure.”
