I wish to raise the matter of two pieces of legislation relating to my constituency. First, I understand the Environmental (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 has been sent to committee. When is Committee Stage due to conclude? The second Bill is the Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill, which was designed to streamline planning applications within our ports and harbours. This Bill is critical for my constituency, given projects in the port of Foynes which would generate jobs are waiting to proceed to construction stage.

The Environmental (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 is awaiting Committee Stage and I expect it will be before the committee in a couple of weeks. The Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill is due this session.