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

I have a few questions picking up on the point around head 7(5) and the list of potential marine protected area designations. There is a number of different criteria that the Minister shall consider. Some criteria say that the Minister shall "seek", "consider" or "apply". For example, the head provides that the Minister shall "consider sustainable development", "seek to minimise negative economic impacts/costs", and "seek to maximise positive economic impacts/benefits". Is there a difference in the status of these terms of "apply", "seek" and "consider"? Does this create a hierarchy between them or not? Do the witnesses have a view on that?