Dáil Thursday 12 June 2014 at 12:30

Maritime area and foreshore Bill

Summary

Deputies seek an update on the Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill and seaweed-harvesting provisions. The Tánaiste says drafting follows the Housing Bill and hopes it will be taken this session.

Brian Walsh Fine Gael

Will the Tánaiste provide an update on the Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill? Will he confirm that it will contain provisions to deal with the contentious issue of seaweed harvesting?

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Eamon Gilmore The Tánaiste Labour Party

It was intended to publish the Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill, but its drafting will take place after the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which is before the House.

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Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit Alliance

Will it be taken this session?

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Eamon Gilmore The Tánaiste Labour Party

The hope is to take it this session, but we are in the hands of the House as to when the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will be completed.

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