Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

The issues we are bringing before the House today are largely technical amendments. Some sections of the Planning and Development Act 2010, which are not commenced, have been subject to a legal interpretation. Particularly regarding quarries, my Department has taken the opportunity to introduce a proper legal text so that when they do become part of a planning application they can be appropriately implemented.

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