Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have a significant concern about the definition outlined in amendment No. 11. When we considered the Maritime Jurisdiction Act, if people can remember that far back, we had quite lengthy discussions around the issues of using the term "maritime area" versus "maritime site", which are not the same. They have different implications, depending on their use. We also had quite lengthy discussions around what "under" or "over" means, and to what depth under and to what height over. From memory, there ended up being quite complex legal issues. I am concerned that the definition in amendment No. 11 is too ambiguous and unclear, especially regarding the reference to area rather than area and site. I am also concerned about the lack of clarity on how high over and what depth under. I am interested in hearing the Minister of State's response. I will then raise a separate point on amendment No. 33.