Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

With due respect, if proper pre-planning had been done on the Meelick site and the Greenpark site, many of these issues would have been avoided. There were clearly complications with both sides. Unfortunately, if one goes into an agreement with a vendor and does not check out pre-planning, the vendor is playing with the ace of hearts or with the trump card. The vendor was playing with all the aces and played his hand. Looking back, not enough due diligence was done at pre-planning stage. Having said that, the site at the greyhound track is a fantastic amenity.