Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 23 February 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Cian O'CallaghanCian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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I think the point the local authority was making to us was that people can still go to the local authority and seek enforcement action. What is the significance of getting a declaration as opposed to requesting enforcement action from the local authority? Why might a declaration be sought?