Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I will be brief. The Minster stated this is a useful and forward-looking provision that is about advancing change and streamlining and has Government approval. He then stated that he does not know when, if ever, it will be used. If that is the case, why is it being included in the Bill? I made a point earlier regarding how we see parts coming into legislation. In my two short years in the Dáil, I have had concerns regarding some legislation that has been adopted. We are here to discuss large-scale residential development but the Minister has not explained why this section is needed.