Seanad debates
Tuesday, 25 February 2003
Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage.
2:30 pm
Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
Planning authorities deal with planning matters and the EPA deals with all matters under the IPPC licensing system. The EPA would not be involved in planning matters because they are a matter for planning authorities. The separation of functions in this regard is important. The answer to the Senator's question is "No", but for the right reasons.
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