asked the Minister for Local Government if he will introduce as a matter of urgency the type of amending legislation which he considers most suitable to give local authorities the legal power to move in and stop unauthorised development immediately it starts.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Prevention of Unauthorised Development.
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I would refer the Deputy to the reply given to a similar question by him on the 15 July, 1969. When a case of this kind comes to notice, the facts must be investigated and legal issues settled before the enforcement proceedings are instituted. A time lag is therefore difficult to avoid. However, legal safeguards involving such a delay are essential, and the present system of enforcement appears to be the best that can be devised taking account of the various interests that may be involved.