Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I was fairly clear in my comment. I do not think what Deputy Boyd Barrett has spoken about is the case. We believe it is sufficient that the application to amend the MAC by attaching a rehabilitation schedule is made not later than three months before commencement. This is to cover smaller developments that may well be ready within six months of the grant of permission. There is no intention here other than to facilitate and support smaller developments, in particular.

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