Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

They are from Stepaside. It is great to have them here.

I thank the Senator. My response probably did not give him much comfort in relation to the individuals he represents. I urge them to engage, on a case-by-case basis, with their local authority planners. That is the point of contact. The Department does not have plans to introduce further legislation to extend planning permission. It is open to individuals who cannot avail of an extension of duration to reapply for planning permission. I have tremendous sympathy for anyone who has been caught in that cycle or whose banks have rescinded mortgages because of circumstances or due to Covid-19. It is critically important that they engage and I hope they will be able to advance plans for their homes.