Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 146: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to make changes to the operation of section 49 levies in view of the changed economic conditions. [36676/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Under sections 48 and 49 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, planning authorities may levy development contributions in respect of public infrastructure and facilities provided by, or on behalf of, the local authority that benefit development in the area, based on a scheme of contributions adopted by the elected members of the authority. The adoption of individual development contribution schemes is a reserved function of the elected members of each planning authority. As Minister my role is to provide the necessary statutory and policy framework within which individual development contribution schemes are adopted by each planning authority. In addition to the legislative framework my Department has also issued policy guidance on development contributions. Further draft guidance which will reflect current economic conditions is currently being prepared for consultation with relevant stakeholders.