Seanad debates

Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage

 

12:00 pm

Photo of Alice-Mary HigginsAlice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I want to indicate that it is my intention on Report Stage to table amendments in respect of the section. I refer particularly to the issue around where a decision to impose a condition that arises is materially different in respect of the terms and conditions from a recommendation report of the person assigned to report on the application for permission on behalf of the board. That is a positive measure but I may look to further strengthen these provisions. I am aware that we have had a considerable number of cases and cases being highlighted in situations whereby in respect, for example, of An Bord Pleanála, we have had inspector's reports that do not seem to have been reflected in the decisions. It is not necessarily intrinsically against that paragraph but I may look to add further strengthening in respect of that issue. The more information we can have, the better.

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