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

Again, I agree wholeheartedly. These regulations, and the LRD Bill, put public participation back at the heart of large-scale developments. They also seek to ensure the planning system is robust and allows for a streamlined planning process that ensures everybody can take part while also guaranteeing that decisions can be made in a timely manner. We take on board the points made regarding the resourcing of local government. As I said, the Minister, Deputy Darragh O’Brien, will be making an announcement in that regard next week. I again thank the Senator for the important points that he made.