Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2023
128. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department operates under the principle of the precautionary approach in relation to species management, and if not, the rationale for not adhering to that ecological principle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14209/23]
View answerThe precautionary principle is enshrined in EU and international environmental law. It is an approach to risk management, whereby, if it is possible that a given policy or action might cause harm to the public or the environment, the policy or action in question should not be carried out. My Department applies this principle in all relevant decision making processes.
