538. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to update the planning laws in line with Ireland's obligations towards informing communities as set out in the Aarhus Convention; the timeframe for realising such plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17506/15]

The Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, and the associated Regulations fully meet the requirements of the Aarhus Convention. All applications for permission or approval for development under the planning code include a full public consultation process.