194. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the Marine Protected Areas Bill; when the Bill will be published; whether Clew Bay, or areas within or adjacent to it, are being considered for designation as a marine protected area (MPA); to provide an update on any scientific assessments, surveys, or consultations that have been carried out to inform this designation; to outline the expected timeline for any proposed MPA designation and the process for public consultation; to clarify how local communities, including fishers and aquaculture operators, are being engaged in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13728/26]

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194. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the Marine Protected Areas Bill; when the Bill will be published; whether Clew Bay, or areas within or adjacent to it, are being considered for designation as a marine protected area (MPA); to provide an update on any scientific assessments, surveys, or consultations that have been carried out to inform this designation; to outline the expected timeline for any proposed MPA designation and the process for public consultation; to clarify how local communities, including fishers and aquaculture operators, are being engaged in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13728/26]

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