Dáil debates
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Special Areas of Conservation.
3:00 pm
Ulick Burke (Galway East, Fine Gael)
The Minister ignored my statement last night that the EU habitats directive declares its central aim is, "to promote the maintenance of biodiversity, taking account of the economic, social, cultural and regional requirements". The interpretation over the years has been based solely on scientific evidence. Can he reconcile that with the directive?
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