Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications
Minerals Development Bill 2014: Discussion
9:30 am
Mr. Brian Breslin:
Our intention certainly is to take a common sense approach. When we talk about inspectors, we are referring to people such as Dr. Doyle who regularly visit mine sites. We bring in a mining engineer of international standing to inspect the mines every year to ensure they are being operated within the conditions set out under the mining licence. We also need to have powers to enter land to investigate whether unlawful activity is taking place.
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