Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

That means, in real terms, there could be, under these provisions, a 16-week period from the date of application if, prior to the conclusion of the first eight-week period set out in section 12(8)(b), the planning authority could seek an additional eight weeks? Likewise, there could be a 12-week period under section 12(8)(b)(II) where, just before the four-week period expires, the planning authority could seek an additional eight weeks. Does that apply in both sets of circumstances?