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

The term "archaeological heritage" is already provided for as part of the definition of archaeology in section 2. The existing definition is considered a more complete and comprehensive version for the purpose of this Bill than the version proposed under this amendment and for that reason I am not in a position to accept this amendment. While I note the Senator's points about Valletta it is the case that Valletta is given effect through this Bill. The number of times Valletta is referenced in the Bill does not mean that it is not given effect therein.