James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 21:

In page 12, line 11, after "subsection (5)", to insert the following:

", and it shall not make such a decision within that period without having either—

(i) considered the observations of the Agency, or

(ii) received notification from the Agency that the Agency does not intend to make a submission".

As I stated on Committee Stage, it is important to maintain democratic participation in vital decision-making affecting the general public. Decisions should be taken in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency which is doing a good job.