Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2004
449 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends introducing regulations to stop local authorities granting permission for development on lands that are flood plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20332/04]
View answerDecisions as to whether proposed development should be permitted or restricted in any particular area are a matter for the relevant planning authority. The Planning and Development Act 2000 specifically empowers planning authorities to provide in their development plans that development in areas at risk of flooding may be regulated, restricted or controlled. If development is proposed in a flood risk area, the risk of flooding can be carefully evaluated and planning permission refused, if necessary.
