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

In light of the way this is worded, is there not potential for continued conflicts between development plans and national planning statements and that this would give rise to disputes, litigation, etc.? The development plan could say something about design standards or layouts. Subsequently, a national planning statement may be issued. Under this Bill, it will take time for the development plan to be updated in line with the national planning statement. In that context, there could be a period where the national planning statement is in place and the development plan is not in line with it.