Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 146:

In page 61, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following:

“(3) In respect of the Minister’s determination of a relevant application, the Minister shall demonstrate due regard to the results of the EIA.

(4)In the event of the Minister making a determination which is not consistent with the recommendations or findings of the EIA, the Minister must provide a full and detailed account of the consideration given to each of the recommendations and findings, providing a justification for any deviation and demonstrating that due regard was given in line with subsection (3).”.

These amendments are to ensure that the Minister demonstrates due regard to the results of EIAs and provides a full account of the consideration given to justify any deviations from its recommendations. I will be pressing amendment No. 146.