Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2024-07-16
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Paddy Burke (FG), Agricultural Panel

Having listened to Senator McDowell, he is suggesting we are creating a legal quagmire in this Bill for generations to come. Yesterday, it also transpired this measure would be applied retrospectively to every business as well. I did not think we could have legislation with a retrospective impact. It was pointed out yesterday, however, that this measure could be retrospectively applied to people who gave false information and that other people could be held accountable now through retrospective legislation. I would like to hear what the Minister of State has to say on this point.

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