Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad
Dail Éireann — 2024-10-09
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Danny Healy-Rae (IND), Kerry

I am glad to get the opportunity to say a few words on this Bill. If I was to really speak about everything, it would take a whole week. I know we do not have that kind of time, however. I am worried about this Bill because I am wondering, first of all, who this planning commissioner is going to be? I am worried about the erosion of the role of county councillors, who are elected by the people. Who is this individual? Where does he come from? Who is he elected by? Who will be controlling him? We have seen different chief executives of Kerry County Council over time being-----

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Sitting date: 2024-10-09