Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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Is this a result of the processes the authorities have chosen to adopt or is it down to legislative requirements? In the case of large public infrastructure processes that have gone though the consultation period and planning, the applicant may be told that certain matters, such as the granting of a wastewater discharge licence, for example, will be decided at a later stage. Certain issues may not be part of the planning process but, rather, are decided later on. Is a change in legislation needed or is it just practice and culture? Does it vary in the context of different infrastructure projects?