Seanad debates

Friday, 25 September 2020

Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

 

10:30 am

Photo of Victor BoyhanVictor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 98:

In page 11, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: "Regulations supporting conduct of Forestry Appeals Committee

7.The Minister, prior to the commencement of section 3 and 4, shall provide for regulations necessary to support the conduct of the Forestry Appeals Committee with regard to: (a) screening for environmental impact assessment and appropriate assessment; (b) environmental impact assessment and appropriate assessment; (c) ensuring compliance by the Forestry Appeals Committee with its obligations under Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy, to ensure assessment of the impact of their decision and avoidance of deterioration of the water quality of a water body consequent on their decision, in accordance with Article 4.".

This amendment relates to the regulations supporting the conduct-----

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