Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

My concern is about the provision in section 6(10) that "The Board may, at its absolute discretion, consult with any person who may, in the opinion of the Board, have information which is relevant for the purposes of consultations". I apologise. I know that it has happened that councillors have raised legitimate concerns about developments but the chief executives have met with others. I am concerned about the reference to “absolute discretion” and transparency about who the board is meeting with or why. I apologise, I did not realise that we had moved with great briskness past the bit I was waiting to speak on.