Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

We could consider many different scenarios and cases. I have full trust in the planning officials in a local authority and in the commission to make the right decision. This just gives them a greater option where objectives in the development plan may have been changed midstream, which we have seen. It is to allow that greater flexibility in the decision-making process. However, all necessary considerations would be taken into account, including the environmental impact assessments to which the Deputy referred. It is not carte blanche. It is just another option that would be available.