Conor Lenihan (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

I move amendment No. 3:

In page 10, to delete lines 1 to 8 and substitute the following:

"13C.—This Part applies to any petroleum undertaking that—

(a) proposes to carry on a designated petroleum activity, or

(b) is carrying on an established petroleum activity.".

This amendment was not mentioned on Committee Stage and, therefore, it is being recommitted. On Committee Stage I introduced amendments aimed at removing any ambiguity from the transitional nature of what is termed an "established petroleum activity". An established petroleum activity is one that is being carried on by an undertaking at the time this Bill becomes law. The purpose of this amendment is to introduce further clarity to the scope and intentions of the Bill. I imagine it does not pose any major issue for the Opposition but that is a matter for the Deputies concerned.

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