Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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Following the repeal of the Act of 2000, declarations under section 5 of that Act, stating what is to be considered exempted development, will continue to have effect by way of amendment No. 104. This amendment will also ensure that any requests or appeals that are in train at the time the Act is repealed will continue to be dealt with under that Act.

As regards the proposed amendment to amendment No. 104 tabled by Deputies Ó Broin, Gould and Ó Snodaigh, which relates to the validity of a declaration made under section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, this may already be covered by the general transitional provisions that are to be inserted as the new Part 23 of the Bill. I have asked the officials to engage with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel on the matter, however, and, if appropriate, will consider moving amendments on Report Stage.