Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

It could be made clearer. In a way, it would be quite simple. In section 93, the Bill goes on to give a definition of "World Heritage Property". If that was what was reflected in the language of section 92, almost as if they were the other way around, then we would be clearly talking about world heritage property. Given that the preponderance of the focus tends to be on property owners as the stakeholders, as the section simply says at the moment "matters relating to property", I am concerned that it could narrow the scope. We have been talking about things and about heritage in the wider sense. I welcome the indication from the Minister that he will endeavour to make it clear that the property referred to in section 92 is the "World Heritage Property" as defined in section 93. That would make it much clearer as we look to the legislation being interpreted in the future. Given that we know the emphasis placed on property rights and property law, we should try to avoid any inadvertently narrow interpretation in the future. I thank the Minister for his indication on that.