Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2025-07-15
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Christopher O'Sullivan (FF), Cork South-West

This was a three-year painstaking process where there was extensive public consultation. We are satisfied that it is compliant with the Aarhus Convention.
In relation to where an extension of duration would require an appropriate assessment or environmental impact assessment, these would be screened. If it is deemed that a development requires either of those, the extension of duration will not be granted. As Minister with responsibility for nature, heritage and biodiversity, I am satisfied that these areas are safeguarded.

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Sitting date: 2025-07-15