Planning Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Questions (670)

Pat Deering

Question:

670. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if live planning applications can be deferred or suspended when judicial reviews regarding such planning matters are underway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13269/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

There is no provision for deferring or suspending live planning applications when judicial reviews are underway. While planning law is kept under review in my Department, I have currently no plans to introduce such a provision.