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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Or what departments or sections.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: To clarify, that is a fairly important development. It is one that we welcome because it would be concerning for us if there was the potential for disposal of any part of the maritime area to private interests.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: My recollection of it was that it specifically said - we quoted the section on the previous occasion - that it referred to the sale or disposal.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Selling or disposing of is not an administrative function, in my opinion. I do not know what the Minister of State means by "administrative function" but I welcome what he said.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: A positive victory for Oireachtas oversight.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Agreed.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: My question is more on the section. Will I raise it?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: This is a sensible provision to try and ensure co-operation between, if I understand it correctly, different State agencies, Departments and public bodies that may have an interest in the maritime area, have responsibilities in the maritime area or be involved in activities in the maritime area. That seems sensible given that there are many competing imperatives in the maritime area, whether...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I thank the Minister of State for that information. It may be something to consider.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is pretty much what I wanted to ask.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I ask the Minister of State to consider, as well as laying it before the Houses of the Oireachtas, the local authorities being notified about it because, there is overlap for the maritime-based local authorities between MARA and its corporate strategy and objectives and what impacts on local authorities and the communities in their areas.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It might be an idea for the marine area regulatory authority to indicate in its annual report submissions or lobbying to which it was subject during the course of the year.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It is my view that while it is fine that there is a one-stop shop for lobbying where everything is, I also believe an important body such as the marine area regulatory authority should indicate where it has received submissions or been the subject of lobbying by any group.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I am just seeking clarification on the things that will not require a MAC. If I read this section correctly, these will include things where their "size, nature or limited impact on the maritime area" falls within a class does "not offend against the principles of proper management of the maritime area and sustainable usage of the maritime area". Where are the principles of proper...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Yes. Second, if I read this correctly, a MAC will not be required for activities included in Schedule 3. These activities include, for example, "maritime usage[s] for the purposes, ... [of] consisting, of prospecting for minerals, or the working of minerals, within the meaning of the Minerals Development Acts". That could possibly be called mining. Mining in the sea in the maritime area...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Minister of State did not answer my question about Schedule 3 and what is precluded from MAC.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Could I ask my question now because I must leave? I will be back, and I can read the transcript but while we are dealing with the section I wish to ask the question now as it will have gone past by the time I have returned.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I just want to have the point clarified. I do not understand, and frankly I do not accept, that maritime area consents should not be required for explorations, surveys or whatever it might be. No justification has been given. This includes works related to looking for and extracting petroleum for example, which seems to be excluded, or exploration related to mineral extraction. What are...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Please do not.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: A lot of head shaking does not really-----