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

Those are valid questions. There are quite a number of safeguards here. The archaeological staff in the National Monument Service have extensive experience, including extensive experience in excavation. That resource is there.

Separately, the Heritage Council has the ability to consult outside agencies and experts. It makes recommendations, which is an added safeguard.

I stated earlier that the Minister will have to state reasons for a decision. The combination of those elements gives an added safeguard to ensure that correct and robust decision-making is adhered to.