Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The various attributes set out within the definition link to national conservation objectives, favourable conservation status for bog habitats and the selection criteria set out in annex III of the habitats directive regarding the degree of representativity of the natural habitat type, the area of the site covered by the natural habitat type, the degree of conservation of the structure and functions of the natural habitat type concerned and restoration possibilities, and a global assessment of the value of the site for conservation of the natural habitat type concerned. These were utilised for the 2014 raised bog NHA review and, as set out in the Bill, would be utilised for any future NHA review. I will get further clarification for the Dáil debate on the matter and again consult with the Department and the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The definition was drafted by the OPC in consultation with the NPWS. Therefore, I will not be accepting this amendment.