Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 234:

In page 151, to delete line 22 and substitute the following: “(ii) such information, plans and drawings as may be prescribed,”.

I propose to deal with amendments Nos. 234 and 235 together and I will come back on the other amendments in the grouping shortly.

Amendment No. 234 slightly amends section 291(1)(a)(ii) and provides that an application shall be accompanied by such information, plans and drawings as may be prescribed. The purpose of this amendment is to insert "information" in place of "particulars" to provide for more latitude in what can be prescribed by way of regulation to be included in an application. Emerging technologies and ways of applying for permission mean there may be different types of information required for different types of application. This amendment simply provides latitude in the regulation-making power. It will still be a requirement for an applicant to submit an application in accordance with regulations made under this provision.

I flag to the committee that I will also be considering commensurate amendments to the land-based provisions to align both systems at this time and to ensure consistency. If proposed, these amendments will be inserted into Schedule 12 and will provide the power to make regulations and issue guidelines for applicants for development consent under the Planning and Development Act 2000. I will bring these amendments forward on Report Stage.

Amendment No. 235-----