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

Amendment No. 108 proposes to delete “colocation” and substitute “coexistance” in section 22. I accept the principle of this amendment. My officials will work with the Office of Parliamentary Council to prepare an amendment to this effect for Report Stage. The Members may consider withdrawing their amendment on the basis of such a commitment.

In connection with the other points that have been made, I with first deal with the marine spatial planning, MSP, directive. Section 21(4) outlines how the directive must be complied with and section 24 gives oversight of the directive. In terms of bringing the proposal together, section 21 outlines clearly the conditions required to be assessed and reflects what is contained in the national marine planning framework. Therefore, it is my view there is robust oversight that will ultimately require Oireachtas approval.