Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

In the regional guidelines and the guidelines for development plans, all elements of infrastructure, including communications infrastructure, would be referenced. However, I take the Senator's point that if these are not provided for in a specific case, it presents a difficulty for householders. The relevant infrastructure should be included in the plans. If the Senator argues that planning permission should be refused because there is no broadband, for example, he should realise this might not be possible for the whole country. It is one of the issues that must be taken into account in terms of any planning decisions or development plans drawn up by the local authority.