Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 947: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he proposes to take in regard to banks refusing the requests of local authorities to draw down bonds of developers who have gone into receivership (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38331/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I understand that Waterford County Council is taking legal advice on the matter raised in the question.

The day to day operation of the planning system, including the attachment of planning conditions in relation to bonds and the drawing down of such bonds in appropriate circumstances, is a matter for the planning authorities. My Department has issued general advice on the matter covering issues such as the necessity for bonds, the adequacy of bonds, etc.

My Department will liaise with the County and City Managers Association to determine whether the matter has arisen in any other local authority areas, the nature of any such problem arising and whether the Department can be of any assistance through, for example, the circulation of any relevant advice.