Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I go back to previous points I made. There is a rigorous system in place for a requirement for appropriate assessments and strategic environmental assessments within our planning system. As I said in the statement I made on the policy on mineral exploration, there is nothing scheduled to date. Everything is open to review, but is supported by a rigorous planning system. I can give assurance on that.

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