Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is a decision to be made if something arises as a matter of urgency. It is not the Minister taking the decision here, it is the Minister bringing it forward and then he or she must get approval of the Government. It has to get the approval of the Cabinet. The Minister must also consult with the Office of the Planning Regulator. This applies to a class of infrastructure of national strategic importance specified in the urgent direction. It is a matter that requires an urgent decision. We have put forward a structure underpinned by that policy being set down by the Government. We can differ on it but I cannot really add anything further on it.