Question 1

What does the Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Creates Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) to grant maritime area consents for long-term maritime activities and licences for short-term or minor uses in Irish waters. Establishes National Marine Planning Framework with Maritime Spatial Plans; local authorities decide nearshore cases (within 3 nautical miles), An Bord Pleanála handles offshore and cross-authority projects. Extends planning permission system to maritime area; makes Maritime Area Consent a gateway to planning permission; creates enforcement powers for MARA (offshore) and local authorities (nearshore).

Question 2

What stage is the Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021 was sponsored by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and was introduced on 12 Aug 2021.

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