Mr. Owen Keegan:

It would be best if this issue was handled externally. Mr. Mulvey's report might provide a basis for a better relationship in future, and I hope it does, but work like this should have been done before such a significant licence application came to the local authority. Even with 40% of complaints discounted, there was a considerable number. It was clear from media coverage, council meetings and area committee meetings that there was a significant degree of disquiet among local residents.