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Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: They are listed in the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act and should be listed here.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 14: In page 20, lines 38 to 40, to delete "or, where that is not practicable, generally to reduce". This amendment will remove waffle from the Bill. The sentence in question is longer than necessary.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 15: In page 23, lines 36 and 37, to delete "neither that person nor any other relevant person" and substitute "that person". There is nothing to explain who the relevant person in question might be. The Bill should be clearer about this. It states the person is fit and proper if "neither that person nor any other relevant person has been convicted of an offence under this...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 16: In page 32, line 35, after "area", to insert "or neighbouring counties with jurisdiction". A person can be on the border of a county which the functional area should recognise. The Bill states "a planning authority in whose functional area the activity is or will be". As a problem could arise in a neighbouring county, it is important that the affected local authority...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: An activity or development might affect several acres over two counties. Under the Bill, an applicant would only have to notify one planning authority whereas my amendment would require notification to authorities in the relevant area. A development may cross county boundaries.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: There is a grey area in that regard. A person might get away with notifying only one of the local authorities concerned. Requiring the person to notify the two authorities closes a loophole in the Bill.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: Does the applicant apply to the local planning authority, which, in turn, notifies the EPA?

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I was trying to be helpful.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 19: In page 35, line 16, to delete "as expeditiously as may be" and substitute "within 3 months". The licence should be given within a period and that period should be stated after an oral hearing. This is a delaying tactic. It is important to specify a period when the licence will be given. I suggest that it be given within three months.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: Is the Minister giving a guarantee there will not be undue delays?

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: It is important that a licence should be given within a period and the period should be specified. For far too long we have seen delays in several areas of Government such as in that of grants, particularly in the agricultural area. For example, a charter of rights for farmers was introduced and that has been flouted on several occasions. When the Minister provides for a time limit people can...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 22: In page 38, line 32, to delete "3 years" and substitute "2 years".

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: In what circumstances may they be reviewed earlier than a period of three years?

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: The Minister has explained his point with clarity. I withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 23: In page 39, line 40, to delete "substantial" and substitute "up-to-date".

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 24: In page 39, lines 43 and 44, to delete "without imposing excessive costs". As stated earlier, cost should not be a factor when we are considering the environment. The section will stand on its own without the above words. It is self-explanatory. The meaning of "excessive costs" is not fully explained and perhaps a figure should have been included.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 25: In page 42, line 11, to delete "3 years" and substitute "2 years". Again, I have suggested that the time limit of three years be reduced to two years.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 26: In page 42, lines 51 and 52, to delete "and of all persons for the time being interested therein". There is no explanation for the wording to which the amendment refers. It is not relevant and should be deleted.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 27: In page 43, line 47, after "licensee" to insert "provided he has not committed an offence".

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I tabled this amendment to copperfasten the legislation for the reasons argued so well by Senator Henry. It provides a deterrent to people who might commit an offence.