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

While I appreciate that the Bill overall has been looked at for compliance with the Aarhus Convention, there was not a specific assessment on that. I also appreciate that the Minister's view is that this is more than adequately covered. I asked specifically about areas where there could be a significant impact on the environment but an EIA or appropriate assessment is not required and therefore are not compliant with the Aarhus Convention. I have not received a specific response on what I have raised. How is the public participation required under the Aarhus Convention for environmental impacts that are not subject to an EIA or appropriate assessment going to be dealt with in terms of exempted developments? It would be great if the Minister could respond specifically on that.