Dáil Wednesday 13 February 2013 at 11:00

Wicklow development charges

Summary

Barry Cowen raises Wicklow County Council’s pursuit of homeowners for development charges; the Taoiseach says the matter is before the courts and should be raised as a Topical Issue.

Barry Cowen Fianna Fáil

Will amendments be tabled in respect of the Planning and Development Act, particularly in view of the fact that the Government does not consider it worthwhile or necessary to instruct Wicklow County Council-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We cannot deal with proposed amendments, only proposed or promised legislation.

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Barry Cowen Fianna Fáil

-----to withdraw from its pursuit of homeowners in respect of development charges?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

This matter is before the courts. If the Deputy submits a request to raise it as a Topical Issue, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will deal with it.

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Barry Cowen Fianna Fáil

I did so yesterday.

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