Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

To be helpful, I do not believe we are a million miles away from each other on defining "reasonable". The Deputy has attempted to expand on "reasonable" and the requirements in his amendment. I genuinely do not believe the language is appropriate for inclusion in the primary legislation and that it would be more appropriate to address the matter via a circular or guidance, which can be done. We have certainly been very clear with local authorities on what we have discussed already.

The provision in section 16 of the Bill is the catch-all provision. Where specification is required, as with a development plan, that is absolutely set down.