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Dáil Éireann - Volume 249 - 18 November, 1970 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Shannon Estuary Development. Mr. T. O'Donnell Mr. T. O'Donnell 1. Mr. T. O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport and Power whether there are any plans or proposals before his Department at present for the development of the Shannon estuary. Minister for Transport and Power (Mr. B. Lenihan) Brian (Snr.) Lenihan Minister for Transport and Power (Mr. B. Lenihan): There are no plans or proposals for the development of the Shannon estuary before my Department other than one by Limerick Harbour Commissioners to construct a jetty adjacent to Shannon Airport to cater for vessels of up to 6,000 tons deadweight. The harbour commissioners' application for my consent to borrow money towards the cost of the proposed jetty is at present under examination. Mr. T. O'Donnell Mr. T. O'Donnell 2. Mr. T. O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport and Power what is the present position regarding the setting up of a single estuarial authority for the Shannon estuary. Mr. B. Lenihan Mr. B. Lenihan Mr. B. Lenihan: Representatives of the principal harbour authorities within the Shannon estuary have agreed to recommend the establishment of a joint ports committee for the purpose of formulating a scheme for a single harbour authority for the estuary. My consent to the establishment of the committee is required under section 161 of the Harbours Act, 1946. 1582 To date requests for my consent have not been received from all the [1582] harbour authorities concerned. When all the requests have been received I will have the matter dealt with favourably as quickly as possible. Mr. Coughlan Mr. Coughlan Mr. Coughlan: Is the Minister in a position to say what harbour authorities have not asked that this estuarial authority be set up or who have objected in any way? Mr. B. Lenihan Mr. B. Lenihan Mr. B. Lenihan: There is no objection. I am just waiting on the application from Kilrush. I have received the application from both Limerick and Foynes but not from Kilrush yet. If the Deputy can do anything there I would be very grateful. Mr. Coughlan Mr. Coughlan Mr. Coughlan: You are the Minister. Mr. B. Lenihan Mr. B. Lenihan Mr. B. Lenihan: The delay is down there, not with me. The delay is with Kilrush. Mr. Coughlan Mr. Coughlan Mr. Coughlan: That is the County Clare people. Dáil Éireann 249 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Shannon Estuary Development. Questions 19701118
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