Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2021-12-14
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Alice-Mary Higgins (IND), National University of Ireland

As I understand it, the approval of the Oireachtas is required regarding a marine planning policy statement so, again, there is a difference between being able to give a submission as a member of the public and having that agreement between the Parliament and the Executive. Could the Minister of State provide some clarification? I believe it is the case that the approval of the Oireachtas is required regarding the initial marine planning policy statement. Again, it is around ensuring that same consistency. Could the Minister of State seek clarification so I can address that issue on Report Stage because it is very important to be consistent? As I recognise, the Minister of State has sought to be consistent in some of the other amendments in similar and parallel processes in the engagement in the Dáil. Perhaps we can engage on this on Report Stage. I will withdraw the amendment and reserve the right to introduce it on Report Stage.

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Sitting date: 2021-12-14