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

It depends on what the survey is. Surveys require a licence. There are triggers provided for in terms of whether it falls under MARA, in terms of the licensing process or whether it has go to the board if it constitutes development. I cannot give the Deputy an example of each as there are different types of surveys. It will depend on the type of survey and what environmental mechanisms it will trigger in terms of the decision-making body it ends up being dealt with, be it MARA or An Bord Pleanála.