Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

No. We do not see it as a race. We see it as bodies that have to coexist in our maritime area and trying to achieve the best for it. All those bodies have to go through the rigorous and robust thresholds contained in the NMPF regarding all those areas. The Minister will have to make a determination on that, as will the Oireachtas, subsequently. There are significant safety catches in any decision that will be made.