Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

We are concerned about the decision to extend the duration of a development plan without public participation. Is that not a necessary part of such a process for compliance with our Aarhus obligations? What is the Minister of State's view about why that is not necessary, how is this Aarhus-compliant and why is there not a need for public participation as part of the process? That is what is suggested in this part of the Bill.