Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage

Photo of Cian O'CallaghanCian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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We are concerned about the decision to extend the duration of a development plan without public participation. Is that not a necessary part of such a process for compliance with our Aarhus obligations? What is the Minister of State's view about why that is not necessary, how is this Aarhus-compliant and why is there not a need for public participation as part of the process? That is what is suggested in this part of the Bill.