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

The NPWS is mentioned in the Bill in terms of public participation and MPA designations. My reading of the Bill is that it is given four weeks, the same as anyone else, to make a submission. Beyond that, there does not seem to be any role for it. Should there be a role for it in enforcement or monitoring? Should the Bill be clear on the role of the NPWS and that of the Marine Institute, and how that interacts with the Naval Service?