Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 14:

In page 19, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: “ “prescribed bodies” as referred to in this Act for the purposes of consultation, shall

include at least the following:

(a) Fáilte Ireland;

(b) the Marine Institute;

(c) the Environmental Protection Agency;

(d) the National Parks and Wildlife Service;

(e) the Heritage Council;

(f) An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland;

(g) Inland Fisheries; and

(h) such other bodies concerned with environmental protection as the Minister

considers should be included”.

The amendment seeks to provide clarity and some flexibility in respect of the prescribed bodies for the purposes of consultation on marine policy and decision-making. It is important that bodies with environmental expertise be consulted, including the relevant NGOs that promote environmental protection.