Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The thrust behind this is that it is an already permitted development and, again, it is just to give flexibility. There are other elements of flexibility in the Bill, but this is in cases where there is positive engagement around a material alteration request. It could be just material finishes on a building. It is to give that flexibility to allow applicants to try to meet the requirements of-----