Brian Stanley (Laois, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We have some good and some bad examples of environmental protection and rehabilitation. In this legislation we must ensure that we tighten things up. Mines have to function and exploration must take place but the responsibility in that regard is greater now from environmental, agricultural and tourism points of view. We must provide a greater focus on the issue. As the Bill proceeds I will return to the matter on Report Stage but I support the amendment.