Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 November 2020
122. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide clarity regarding planning enforcement issues (details supplied) in a local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34409/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraSection 31 of the Local Government Act 2019 (the Act) provides for the management of planning application and development contribution scheme matters in the context of the redrawing of the boundary between the functional areas of Cork City and Cork County Councils. In this connection, it provides that Cork County Council will complete any planning enforcement proceedings commenced prior to the transfer day within the area now transferred to Cork City Council.
Responsibility for the detailed planning and implementation of the reorganisation process rests primarily with the two local authorities, subject to guidance and oversight by the Oversight Committee and compliance with the Implementation Plan provided for in section 19 of the Act. The Oversight Committee is in the process of completing its final report on all matters relating to the reorganisation, and I expect this report in the coming weeks.
