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

That is a disappointing response because the inclusion of the word "historic" is important. Section 24(1)(i) relates to the protection of landscapes and features of natural, archaeological, architectural and cultural heritage. However, there could be things that are historically important that do not fit in those other four terms. What we are trying to do is to slightly broaden it not narrow it, and make sure landscapes and features of landscapes that have historic importance but might not be archaeologically, architecturally or of cultural heritage value are included. I just do not understand how the Minister would argue that it would restrict what is proposed. I am of the view that it would broaden it in a positive way and make sure that nothing of historic significance would be missed.