Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This amendment relates to the SDZs. There is some confusion whether when a section 28(1C) is used there is a specific planning policy requirement. There is a confusion whether it is relevant in an SDZ area. There have been consultations between local authorities and our Department over the past few months about this. This will bring clarity to that matter to say that it does. If an SPPR is issued by the Minister, it takes effect in an SDZ zone as well as other zones.