Mary Seery Kearney (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am in Leinster House. My question has probably been answered in the replies to Deputy O’Callaghan’s questions I see section 247 and section 247A as the filtering mechanism to ensure that there is not a situation whereby An Bord Pleanála is seen to give permission that is contrary to development plans, and that it is absent in some instances. The judicial review, JR, arises from perceived lack of due cognisance to environmental impact assessments and other necessary elements. Perhaps that is from where JRs arise, as well as from the dissatisfaction with the lack of adherence to a development plan. Unless Mr. Hogan would like elaborate, that is where my questioning was going to be specifically. Does he feel that the filtering mechanism is strong? The word “opinion” sounds weak; when I read it, I thought "opinion, opinion". How strong will that filtering be? Could Mr. Hogan please reiterate that for us?