Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The marine planning policy statement is a high-level document that sets out the Government's principles and priorities for maritime planning. Section 6(5) sets out a brief list of the high-level policy framework that will be taken into account when preparing this statement. However, this list is not exhaustive. Of course, any matters that inform the high-level policy document will be considered. Similarly, section 8 applies to ministerial guidelines and any amendments to those guidelines. In that regard, I will be opposing these amendments.