Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2025-07-15
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Joanne Collins (SF), Agricultural Panel

I will take amendments Nos. 19 and 46 together because they both speak to third-party observations. When a planning permission is paused, it can often be that many years have passed since the original planning permission was granted. There has to be some consideration for what might have changed within that time. There must be another opportunity for public participation in that part of the extension request. The State needs to be compliant when it comes to obligations under the Aarhus Convention, and the principles of good planning and development. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it also protects against future legal challenges that may come down the line.
Amendment No. 46 calls for public participation and for the Government to be mindful of the State's obligation to the Aarhus Convention.

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Sitting date: 2025-07-15