Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 10 April 2024
Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government
Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
I will respond directly to the Deputy because I can see merit in the intent of the proposed amendment. I just want to consider the ramification of such an addition, particularly as a decision to grant can only include conditions that it is within the applicant's control to achieve and comply with. I can see the merit in what the Deputy is saying. On foot of the last two amendments, which I said I would reflect on, I see where the Deputy is coming from with this one as regards sequencing and whether there is anything we can do to further strengthen provisions on phasing. I will look at that in advance of Report Stage and come back with-----
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