Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

It would be helpful for us if the issues raised by Ms Teehan were to be sent to the committee. I picked up on some of the comments, including the reference to cutting through the red tape. I wonder how we as Oireachtas Members can assist in that context. The required funding and support exist in this context, so we wish to make it as easy as possible for people to engage with the Heritage Council and for the local authority heritage officers to do their work. The funding over several years aspect is also important in all regards when trying to plan for the longer term. I also learned something else from that interaction, because I did not realise that Senator Boyhan had such experience in heritage gardens over the years. That would explain his great championing of heritage at all times on this committee. It is interesting information and I was not aware of it. I call Deputy Duffy.