Legislative Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 September 2019

Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Questions (655)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

655. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he will publish the marine planning and development management Bill. [36422/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government

The target date for the publication of the Marine Planning and Development Management Bill set out in the Climate Action Plan to tackle Climate Breakdown is Q4 2019. Once the legislation is published, it will then be a matter for the Oireachtas to consider. If the Bill is enacted, it will require further enabling measures post enactment to bring the new regime into operation including the necessary regulations, statutory guidelines and transitional arrangements.