Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In light of the comments by the Members who have tabled the amendments, can the Minister confirm that any such definition in respect of an area which might be in need of housing is predicated on the fact that it would be zoned residential, rather than any other zoning attached to it or no zoning? One could not expect the owners to be liable for a levy in the event of it not being zoned appropriately or for them to pay a levy thereafter.

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