Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I will quickly address the issue of the fever hospital, which really only arrived on my desk a number of days ago.

The conservation officer in Limerick County Council is dealing with that issue. I read the report earlier today. Again speaking of local government, it is important that there be deliberation at local level, but I am looking into that project. The issue of rural housing was also raised. From a heritage perspective, it is important to note we have significant work to do on water, on our next river basin management plans and on biodiversity. That involves having a robust planning system in place which ensures we protect our watercourses and our rivers. That is related to the issue of one-off rural housing and-----