Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

My concern is that if it simply becomes another report and is not done properly, then it does not necessarily help the process and is just an additional cost. Of course, the point that it could be done properly is a valid one. On the suggestions about the compact open space guidelines and particular changes there, my understanding is that what CIF is suggesting is that there will be even less open space. Looking at it quantitatively rather than qualitatively, we will be looking at less space. The guidelines focus on the quality of the open space rather than the quantity. It could mean that there will be even less open space.