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

-----will still be judged by each of the planning authorities and by An Bord Pleanála. An Bord Pleanála was mentioned earlier. It is the ultimate planning authority in the land. It will deal with any current applications or applications made in the near future with regard to co-living.

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