It was introduced by former Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy.
Sinn Féin says say a provision introduced by former Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy is affecting the ability of local representatives to hold developers to account.
The strategic housing development process allows them to bypass local planning officials and apply directly to An Bord Pleanála for builds of more than 100 houses.
This avenue is being used currently on two major projects in Laois, including a proposal to erect 261 houses in the Kilminchy area of Portlaoise.
Councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley says developers are taking advantage of the loop-hole:
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