Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2025-07-15
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Garret Ahearn (CC), Administrative Panel

The Cathaoirleach ruled amendment No. 24 out of order because it would have made the commencement of certain provisions of the Bill contingent on non-statutory actions such as the preparation of reports and confirmation of compliance with the Aarhus Convention. It is a long-established precedent that making commencement contingent on non-statutory administration action which is external to the provisions of the Bill itself is in conflict with the provisions of the Bill. The amendment must be ruled out order in accordance with Standing Order 165, as it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill as read a Second Time.

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Sitting date: 2025-07-15