Mr. Dave Walsh:

I thank the Deputy for raising this. She is right. With the other 31 authorities, we received the circular letter last month from the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke. It clarifies, particularly regarding smaller towns and villages, the wording of the guidelines as they stand. With regard to our previous correspondence and the Deputy's engagement in Oireachtas debates, we acknowledge this is a useful clarification for us. We have circulated it to the board members and all of the inspectorate. These are matters that will be addressed and considered.