Mr. John O'Connor:

Again, I have dealt with the question on the role of An Bord Pleanála during the boom. On the questions relating to a cost-benefit analysis and why such an analysis has not been done and so forth, that is some thing that must be considered in the context of the response to the issues that have been raised. I would not say that anything of that nature has been ruled out yet. All of these issues will be considered. The question of how best to respond to the issues that have been raised in the consultation process will involve consideration of these issues.

On the question of whether I would reconsider my acceptance of the position offered, I will discuss it with the Minister and will come to a conclusion following that.