Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Cronin. I thank Dr. Ó Cadhla for his attendance, which has been very helpful for the committee. As I stated at the commencement of this meeting, the committee expressed a genuine keen interest in marine protected areas, the importance of designation and why we have to do it. The commitment in the programme for Government and the actions taken by the Department over the past 18 to 24 months are positive steps. I have no doubt the committee will be in full attendance when we carry out our pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme, when published. We look forward to doing that. It is quite possible we will see Mr. Cronin and Dr. Ó Cadhla again at that stage. I again thank them for their attendance. It has been very helpful. I also thank members.