Opinion

Ministerial response

I WOULD like to clarify some inaccurate information contained in a letter from Cllr Cadogan Enright (September 23).

Cllr Enright stated that the Department for Regional Development refused to withdraw a planning application for permanent fencing at Strangford ferry. This is untrue.

On September 20 The Irish News carried a story by Marie Louise McCrory which more correctly stated that I had instructed the withdrawal of the application. This instruction took place on September 11.

I am highly supportive of the scenic value and environment in this area and recognise the concerns of local people.

I hope this clarifies the situation for Councillor Enright. Danny Kennedy MLARegional Development Minister, Stormont