Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 March 2025
451. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the Marine Protected Areas Bill; if he intends to continue with the approach taken last term or if he plans to take a new approach; if the previously identified technical issues with the Bill remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9668/25]
View answerThe 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. Most of the outstanding technical issues have been resolved. However there are still a small number currently under consideration. The draft Bill will also need revision to reflect new Ministerial responsibilities and transfers of functions between Departments once these have taken place.
