Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will take the first slot and the second slot will be taken by Senator Byrne, as Senator Fitzpatrick is attending another committee meeting. I welcome Mr. Cussen and Ms O'Connor to the meeting. The comments from the Chair outline the importance of the OPR. It is about balancing that with accountability and the element of local democracy held by officials and elected members.

I will concentrate on two areas related to my constituency that need to be examined. My question relates to the north fringe, which is undeveloped land lying between Fingal County Council and Dublin City Council. Has the OPR considered the issue of land that sits between local authorities? I refer in particular to the decision of Fingal County Council more than 15 years ago to allow large-scale development on the edge of a city without any of the services, such as community services and so on, that were needed and the impact that has had on the wider community in Finglas and on other fringe areas along the M50.