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

A very important point was raised here on which we need clarity. In its submission, the DDPA raised concerns about unintended consequences due to the uninformed changes regarding individuals, local representatives and local authorities. Ms Kimber touched on it there. We could be in an impossible situation if we do not have clarity and if we exclude people from the planning process. I see Ms Kimber looking through her notes. To be fair, we do not expect her to provide that kind of detail because the submission was very detailed.

Witnesses referenced the OPR. We often hear criticism that it has not teeth and is limited in its ability. What role should the OPR take? When it finds on compliance, what should it be able to do?