Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

My understanding is that, in order to comply with the requirements of natural justice, a reasonable period of time must be given to a person who wishes to raise an objection to the course of action to be followed. There is a balance to be struck in terms of the time allowed. Ideally, the time allowed would be 24 hours, but, in order to afford an opportunity to a person affected by the order, a reasonable period must be given.