Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is something we were careful in doing. With some areas of architectural conservation, protected structures and so on planning permission will be required. It is an important point and I am glad to have the opportunity to further clarify that here.

The point about the use of the partitions being mainly used by drinks firms is interesting. I have seen it right across the place. It is something I will raise. The Government, and in fairness the Oireachtas, have moved in a direction on drinks advertising that we all support. Over the past two years, many of the larger drinks manufacturers provided awnings, umbrellas and various other items free of charge to businesses that were struggling. We now need to look at how we can use a more uniform approach. In some counties they have. New Street was referenced. The Deputy will see the local authority has provided the street furniture as well as the awnings and partitions in order that they are uniform. They look better, frankly, as they are not a mish-mash of various drinks brands and so on. Again, that is something some local authorities have been pushing and others have not. I take that point and will pursue it.