Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There was consultation, which has been laid before the House and also approved by the Seanad. If one considers the Maritime Jurisdiction Bill, which will come forward along with the maritime area planning Bill and the national marine planning framework, NMPF, this Government is, for the first time ever, transforming the regulatory and planning framework for the proper utilisation and protection of our marine resources. It has not happened before and I want to get on with it. For God's sake, how long has the marine planning Bill been in and around this House while being developed? I am determined to get it done without hanging around or more indecision and a lack of matters being brought to a conclusion. We need all three, which will be a major suite of reform in terms of Ireland’s marine planning system, setting out a clear, long-term vision for how Ireland wants to use, enjoy and protect our precious seas. Let us get on with the work and do it.

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