Planning Issues
Dail Éireann — 2023-12-07
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Kieran O'Donnell (FG), Limerick City

As the Deputy is aware, we are increasing the staff of An Bord Pleanála to 300, so we are putting the resources into the bord. The point I would make is that we are open to consider any amendments to the Bill on Committee Stage. I expect the Deputy will bring them forward and we would welcome that. What we are looking for, with the new planning Bill, is to have a robust and fit planning system for a modern age that ensures there is a streamlined process that is fair for those who wish to bring forward objections. We must ensure that we uphold that under Aarhus principles. I look forward to the Deputy's contribution on Committee Stage of the Bill.

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