Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed)

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

If significant information that was not withheld by the first party or that was provided falsely by that party comes to light, why does the Bill prohibit its use in court by the enforcement authority?

What is the rationale for doing that?

I am not familiar with other provisions in other Bills like this which create this situation where, no matter what new information comes to light, an enforcement authority cannot proceed because a declaration like this would be considered conclusive and the end of the story. Will the Minister of State clarify the rationale for such an absolute prohibition on legal action being taken by an enforcement authority? Presumably, it would only do that in an extreme circumstance. I am surprised the Bill prohibits it from doing so.

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