Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The question is whether something is bad for rural Ireland. From the way Mr. Parnell worded his response he is not happy with the national planning framework. I agree. I thought what emerged in that regard was deplorable. If we are to drive on rural Ireland someone has to stand up and speak for it. This committee will not be afraid to stand up for it. In fairness to the Chairman, he will give us that opportunity. What I am saying is that if we do not stand up and block some of this stuff, where it is wrong, and get it right then we are wasting our time.