Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 November 2021
69. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the timetable for the final policy statement on mineral exploration and mining to be submitted to Government for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53702/21]
View answerOn 30 July 2021 my Department published a Draft Policy Statement on Mineral Exploration and Mining and associated Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report and Appropriate Assessment Natura Impact Statement for public consultation. The deadline for making submissions was 15 October 2021. A number of submissions were received and these are now being considered by my Department before a final Policy Statement is prepared for the Government's consideration early next year.
