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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (7 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: The original decision now stands.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (7 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: That was my question. Somebody could now seek a judicial review of the new decision, which is-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (7 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: It would be less likely to succeed because we have gone through it with a fine-tooth comb now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (7 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: I am listening; I am just thinking as we read through this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (7 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: We will have all the legal minds in at some point and we can put that question to them. As for the document, perhaps we could have some sort of comparator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (7 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: Thank you, Ms Jones. Deputy Ó Broin, you wish to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (7 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: I do not think there are any further questions. I thank the witnesses for their attendance. We engaged several times in the run-up to this meeting as well, and I acknowledge that. I ask the witnesses to provide us with the extra bits and pieces that were asked for today. That would be helpful. We will stay in contact to see if we need another session or briefing with the witnesses in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (2 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: 106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the rollout of free solar panels to all schools; the timeline for the initiative to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4713/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (2 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: 137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a review of the provision of school bus services; if efforts are ongoing to ensure that more students than ever are accommodated for the next school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4082/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (2 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: 276. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the school building for a school (details supplied); the efforts that her Department is making to ensure that students will be in the new building for September 2024 as per the original plans; the basis for any changes to this commitment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4389/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: This morning we will resume our pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the marine protected areas Bill 2023. We are joined by Mr. Niall Goodwin, head of policy, Mr. Denis Devane, senior policy analyst, and Ms Patricia Comiskey, member of the offshore consenting committee, Wind Energy Ireland. We are also joined by Ms Attracta Uí Bhroin, environmental law officer, Irish...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: I will move on to members’ questions and answers. We can explore some of those concerns highlighted by both submissions. I call Senator Fitzpatrick first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: We have been consistently addressing these subjects, including at the two previous meetings. If the representatives do not get time to address each of the points, we will address them in the second round. We can consider them then in a little more detail, so there is no need to rush.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. Lyne.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: I have to move on, but I will bring Mr. Fogarty back in on my questioning. I thank Senator Boyhan and welcome the Minister, Deputy Noonan, to the committee. I think it indicates his commitment and interest that he is in the Public Gallery to listen to our experts. I read quite a lot on marine protected areas before this legislation was produced. When this general scheme was published on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. Fogarty. I invite Wind Energy Ireland to speak to the international experience.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: Ms Loughran indicated on the last question so I would like to bring her in now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Steven Matthews: I am sorry to interrupt. What is the biggest factor threatening those 23 species? What is the number one factor?