John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

To the best of my knowledge, the sanction of the House is not required under the OPR legislation. As with everything that is laid before the House, however, that does not prevent discussion within the House. I agree with Deputy O'Sullivan's point that any Minister who differed from a decision of the Planning Regulator would place himself or herself in an invidious position, but it is correct that the Minister of the day should be the person who has the final say.

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