Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Absolutely. There are also a number of significant ones beside airports but they went through the planning phase. They can get due diligence and greater certainty in terms of the application process and the robustness that gives. When it comes exempt development, it is necessary to be a bit more careful in what is done.

On the timeline, I expect to sign the regulations next week, all going well. There is a little bit of work to be done on the maps but it is not very significant. We are almost there but we must make sure everything is ready for the website. It is hoped they will be signed next week.

On the last question, the microgen working group is dealing with that issue so I will raise it with it. I do not have a specific response under my jurisdiction but I will talk it about that.