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

Yes, and Deputy Ó Snodaigh has covered this as well in his comments. What I want to ask about, because the legislation is not clear and the Minister says he will do this by regulation, is what a commencement of works would look like. I have concerns about the ambiguity around that in the legislation. The Minister says he will do it by regulation but as we cannot see the regulations here, which will come down the line, we can only discuss the legislation that is in front of us. Can permission be refused for an extension if substantial works have been completed? That is my first question.