Seanad debates
Tuesday, 25 March 2003
Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Second Stage.
I note the Bill provides for further extensions to urban renewal schemes. This is a regular occurrence which makes it appear that the deadlines we place on such schemes are never taken seriously by developers and property owners. We must address this problem. Limits are limits and we should stick rigidly to them. The substantial benefits to developers of the schemes are reason to require them at least to meet their deadlines. Projects will go on and on while the guidelines and regulations continue to be flouted. It is ridiculous to continue to extend these deadlines. The only case for postponement is if it is necessary to commence an archaeological dig.
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