Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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There will be time on subsequent rounds if Deputy Ó Broin wants to come back in and expand on any of the points raised.

The legislative timeline Mr. Cronin indicated seems positive and it is one to which I would like to adhere. He will find the committee co-operative in undertaking pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme. He mentioned that we need to look at good models already established in other jurisdictions that might be similar in terms of the needs of the Irish coast and maritime area. Will he give some examples of countries that are leading in marine area protection or have designated any significant types of marine protected areas other than under the birds or habitats directives?