Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In view of water issues in the past few months, and wells in rural and urban communities, could the witnesses give the committee more detail on the ancillary rights as mentioned in section 17? Also, what kind of geographical area is covered by this? Is off-shore Ireland and its territorial waters covered by the legislation and how does this impact other EU legislation? If it is OK with the Chair I might try to come back after the witnesses have answered.