Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will be really quick. I am not accepting the amendment as ministerial directions will always have due regard to the planning code. They have to. The Land Development Agency, LDA, will seek planning permission for its proposed developments through the appropriate procedures under the Planning and Development Acts in the same manner as any other developer. In making decisions in respect of proposed LDA developments, the relevant planning authority or An Bord Pleanála is required to make its determinations in accordance with the provisions of the relevant development plans, local area plans and strategic development zones that are in force and to which the development site is subject. A number of LDA developments have already been brought through the planning system. Members will know the development at Shanganagh Castle very well. Another such development, mentioned in Deputy Gould's observations, is that at the St. Kevin's Hospital site in Cork city. All planning authorities provide access to pre-application consultations.

Deputy Ó Broin raised the issue of strategic housing developments, SHDs. I have been very clear that that the legislation underpinning SHDs is going to expire and I will not be extending it. I would not conflate the LDA with the SHD process. The Deputy is trying to muddy the water in this space. I will not be accepting these amendments.