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

Officials from the Department, Ms Ciara Gallagher, Mr. Brian Loughlin, and Mr. Terry Sheridan, are with us to deal with any issue I cannot reply to. I would say "Yes" that it certainly would. The positive aspect to these regulations is that the fees will go back to the local authorities to help enhance their resources within planning units to carry out their work. That is a very positive development of these regulations. I am not sure if any of our officials wish to come in on that specific issue as well.