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

I thank Deputy O'Callaghan. These amendments were brought forward as a result of interaction on Committee Stage. The intention is to support the concerns he brought forward. We have taken the Attorney General's advice on it. It is important the eight-week period can be extended by the High Court. With these amendments, we have tried to give effect to the point Deputy Ó Snodaigh raised about decisions and ensuring urgent conservation works can still be carried out and are not delayed because of lengthy periods for instigating judicial reviews . I note Deputy O'Callaghan also mentioned the proposed Aarhus Convention Bill. My understanding is it is progressing in the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and that it will deal with many of these issues. I have noted the points he made. If the Deputy requires further briefings or clarifications, we can organise them by way of assistance, if that is of any help.

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