Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Dealing with local government, as all of us have done in councils in previous years, we know that An Bord Pleanála plays a massive part in their decisions. As an elected representative who dealt with issues of housing estates, one-off housing or whatever over the years, it is good to know that the Department is working on this area. I believe it plays a massive role and it can be life-changing for some people. It is welcome that we are monitoring it. I know it is a fair process - I do not have any complaints - but it is crucial that decisions are made more speedily, and work is needed on that..