Proposed Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Questions (562)

Michael Collins

Question:

562. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the stage at which the proposed new legislation covering the MPA which is supposed to replace the SAC legislation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35647/23]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Deputy Darragh O'Brien)

My Department has been working intensively with Parliamentary drafters over the past months to develop the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Bill. I now expect the Bill to be published after the summer recess.

The MPA Bill will not replace the legislation transposing the Habitats Directive under which SACs are designated.