Seanad debates

Tuesday, 10 December 2002

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage.

 

The reality on the ground is that Part V has not worked and I welcome the amendment to the legislation. We want to make sure social and affordable housing is built in each local authority area and this raises the question of the best way to do so. The Minister has provided that applications that include the 20% provision can be flexible so that there is less bureaucracy. The builder can enter negotiations with the local authority regarding an exchange of land or a monetary contribution or the types of houses that will be built. That will work as long as the builder adheres to the 20% provision.

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