Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2022-11-16
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Peter Burke (FG), Longford-Westmeath

Section 8 states the Minister shall conduct a review of regulations for the purpose of achieving environmental objectives. The Minister is given powers in this regard.
On the risk-based approach and risk mitigation at watercourses, the EPA is the licensing authority and has powers to bring environmental considerations to bear. Statutory agencies have a role in respect of obligations.

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Sitting date: 2022-11-16