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

The Minister of State is saying that obtaining a MAC does not give anyone the ability to carry out any works that could have any impact in an area but it does give them an exclusivity in terms of the area for the ability to apply for those licences and permissions. Is this it in effect and nothing more than that? It could not have any environmental impact until an application for a licence or further permission. Is that what the Minister of State is saying? Do I understand that correctly?