Mr. Conall O'Connor:

If it is something out at sea, it might be the Naval Service. If it is closer in, it could be the National Parks and Wildlife Service or the local authority. The Deputy asked what would happen if a certain activity breaches the conservation objectives of the area. If an authority licenses or permits an activity in a marine protected area under the legislation, it will have to be cognisant of the conservation objectives. These will have to be accommodated in the permitting or licensing of the activity in the area. The organisation responsible for issuing the licences or permits will also have to be responsible for ensuring the conditions are met. There will be times when there will be regulations. A range of potential management authorities has been set out under head 15. The appropriate one will be set out. If an activity is regulated by a Minister, it will be that management authority, or the authorised persons it might contact, that will be responsible for its enforcement. This is separate from an activity that has received a permit from another body.