Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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67. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the marine protected areas Bill; if he proposes to progress this piece of legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13203/25]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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The Marine Protected Areas Bill is at an advanced stage of drafting. It is intended to finalise this draft as soon as possible and seek government approval to publish the Bill this year. The draft Bill will need revision to reflect new Ministerial responsibilities and transfers of functions between Departments once these have taken place.