Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate that. I reassure Deputies that upon the enactment of this Bill, the Heritage Council will have a strong role in terms of direct consultation and its ability to consult with other public bodies and persons it considers appropriate when making recommendations. In my view, that is strong enough.

Since last week, I have not obtained any extra figures. However, I gave a commitment at that stage that we would be strengthening the resources. It is a budgetary matter of the Heritage Council to be in a position to carry out its functions in respect of its statutory role and its role in terms of consultation in the context of the Bill.