John Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will focus on a couple of issues that have not been discussed so far. Section 256 refers to records of protected structures. In my 12 years on a council one of the frustrating aspects in this regard was that deletions from the record of protected structures could only occur in the context of the development plan, whereas additions could be made. The Bill provides for deletions or additions to the record of protected structure at any time during the course of a plan. Is that welcomed by councillors? I ask Mr. Sheahan to answer. I hope they would welcome it.