John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

We recognise that fact and we all share the same objective in trying to stop bad development. We want to ensure good development and good quality housing that is properly planned. Not only are the Deputy's suggestions worthy of consideration, but I will also be bringing them forward. They are vital for people who have invested large amounts of time and money. In the Deputy's own part of the country recently I was told that an individual had invested considerable sums — up to €600,000 — yet the pre-application stage was sent from one planner to another. That lack of consistency bedevils our planning system. I am trying to bring consistency to all levels of planning, as well as consistency between local authorities. Many of the issues the Deputy has raised will be addressed in the new Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill.

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