Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My amendment presented on Report Stage was drafted, reviewed and approved by the Office of the Attorney General, having regard to the examination of existing judgments of the Supreme Court. A recent High Court judgment in McGrath Limestone Works Limited v.An Bord Pleanála, a copy of which I can make available to the Deputy, serves to uphold the approach adopted in the Bill. In the circumstances, I must press ahead with my amendment.

I appreciate what Deputy McNamara has endeavoured to do. It helped the consultation process along. However, we are where we are. The advice is as set out.

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