Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

Future of the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority: Discussion

Photo of Steven MatthewsSteven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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Dr. Mellett is right. We are in the formative days of this process. Previously, we were not able to do anything outside the 12-mile limit, so this is new. During the debate on the Maritime Area Planning Act, we spoke about a register of occupancy and activities in the sea. I cannot remember the exact name of the register. Is that something that MARA will manage because it will be the first port of call?