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

The vast majority of people get their information with respect to planning applications online. That is when they have the opportunity to look at the drawings, plans and so forth and take a view on matters. Until that information is available, it is impossible for most of the public to participate. The clock starts to tick when the public, for the most part, does not have access to information. In this day and age, most people do not have the ability to get to the counter in a planning office. This can result in delays in people being able to access the information for periods of up to two weeks. The Minister stated that he has stats on this matter and that he will share them with us.