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Maritime area legislation

Summary

The Deputy asks when the maritime area and foreshore Bill will advance, particularly for port development at Foynes. The Taoiseach says its draft has entered pre-legislative scrutiny.

The maritime area and foreshore (amendment) Bill is in section A of the Government legislative programme. When will the Bill come before the House? It is of huge importance to the development of ports, particularly from the point of view of planning, including the port of Foynes, County Limerick.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

A draft of the Bill went to the committee for pre-legislative scrutiny this morning. It is part of the process of moving towards taking advice and reflections on Bills from Oireachtas committees. The Chairman will decide how to consult about it.

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