I move amendment No. 4: In page 19, to delete lines 8 to 23.

I move amendment No. 5: In page 19, to delete lines 24 to 27.

I second the amendment.

I move amendment No. 7: In page 23, to delete lines 21 to 26 and substitute the following: “(a) in paragraph (f), by the deletion of “an application for leave to apply for substitute consent or”.”.

I move amendment No. 8: In page 23, to delete lines 27 to 29.

I move amendment No. 9: In page 29, to delete lines 27 to 36 and in page 30, to delete lines 1 to 11.

I move amendment No. 10: In page 30, to delete lines 12 to 31.

I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

I move amendment No. 14: In page 35, to delete lines 20 to 39 and substitute the following: “(2) Where, but for this subsection, a public body would not be able to perform, in relation to any matter whatsoever, one or more than one of its public functions by virtue of the matter relating, whether in whole or in part, to the continental shelf or any part thereof, then, by virtue of this subsection, the public body may perform the public function concerned in relation to that matter as if the continental shelf or the…

I move amendment No. 15: In page 36, line 30 to delete “eight weeks” and substitute “three months”.

I move amendment No.16: In page 38, to delete lines 8 to 18 and susbtitute the following: “(ii) where the decision or act concerned relates to a development which may have significant effects on the environment, the applicant is a body or organisation (other than a State authority, a public authority or governmental body or agency) the aims or objectives of which relate to the promotion of environmental protection.”.

I move amendment No. 17: In page 40, to delete lines 16 to 41 and in page 41, to delete lines 1 to 17.

I move amendment No. 18: In page 46, between lines 8 and 9 to insert the following: “(8A) In circumstances where the MARA has determined that swifter action is needed to either avoid or limit environmental damage related to the matter the subject of the enforcement notice— (a) the requirement of subsection (4) shall not apply, and (b) the timeframes specified in subsection (8)(a) may be reduced and determined by the MARA.”.

I move amendment No. 19: In page 50, to delete lines 14 to 19: “(a) the MARA, (b) a member of staff of the MARA (including a person referred to in section 64(5)), (c) an authorised officer, (d) a member of the Garda Síochána, (e) an authorized officer of the National Parks and Wildlife in performing its functions including relation to the conservation of seagrass or seagrass meadows or in respect of habitats or species or habitats for species protected under any national enactment or any obligation consequent on th…

I second the amendment.

I move amendment No. 21: In page 51, to delete lines 14 to 40, to delete page 52 and in page 53 to delete lines 1 to 26.

I join in the expressions of thanks to staff. I acknowledge the incredible work that people do and have done, especially as business intensifies. I thank all of the staff of the Seanad Office. I thank the staff of the Bills Office who I know must work overtime. I do not believe they should have to work so late because we should not rush legislation through in the way that we do. I acknowledge the incredible work done by the staff of the Bills Office. I join in the words of acknowledgement and thanks expressed for s…

I will be very brief because Senator Ruane has outlined our concerns in this regard. There are specific amendments and specific approaches outlined but although we make suggestions for specific definitions, the crucial question is one of there being a definition. In an ideal scenario the Government would bring its own definition and make it clear in legislation. In its absence I urge that the Minister considers taking on one of the three definitions. If a different approach is sought, perhaps that definition could …