Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

This is one of the many occasions when the Minister of State’s superior background knowledge is going to be of great assistance to him. Will the definition of "ecosystems-based approach" in section 13(2) apply to all uses of an ecosystems-based approach or just those relevant to that section? I am more than happy to withdraw my amendment if the Minister of State is saying that section 13(2) provides a sufficient definition for all other aspects of the Bill. If it does, I am happy to proceed on that basis. If it does not, I am still happy to withdraw my amendment but I ask the Minister of State to take another look at this issue to ensure there is a consistent definition of "ecosystems-based approach" that applies at all appropriate points.