Mr. Conor McCabe:

The local authorities will have an enhanced role in respect of marine planning and development. By default, that will become part of their corporate development plans. The OPR will also have an expanded role in the oversight of marine planning as part of those corporate development plans. There is also a role in that regard in respect of research and training. It is not just the new breed of marine planners who will be needed to facilitate this system but also local authority elected members, which is something that is being worked on continuously.