Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Give me one chance to discuss the kelp, a Cheann Comhairle. The Minister can revoke the licence for the people of Bantry and the 1,860 acres. In the US, 4 July is Independence Day. God bless the people of America, but it was doomsday for the people of Bantry because the company in question will proceed. It has said that it does not care about court orders or any other order. It is a law unto itself. It is being backed behind the scenes, but the Minister can stop it and revoke the licence under condition 12.2.

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