Planning Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2017

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Questions (563)

David Cullinane

Question:

563. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if appropriate consents where necessary prior to entering into formal arrangements for the acquisition or disposal of property, as referenced on page 6 of his Department's circular 17/2016 policy for property acquisition and for disposal of surplus property, includes the appropriate rezoning permissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24527/17]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The circular referred to is Department of Public and Expenditure and Reform Circular 17 of 2016. Section 5 therein, as referred to by the Deputy, relates to Corporate Governance requirements. The Office of Public Works has confirmed to my Department that this requirement does not apply to re-zoning.