Mr. Paul Hogan:

The involvement of citizens and the public in participation is enshrined in any of the planned processes in the Bill. Similarly, in respect of judicial review, we are not removing the ability of any individual to take such action as a last resort. It is important, however, as the Deputy said, that the discussion and debate take place at the plan level, people do not feel they have to resort to judicial review and the big questions are settled at an early stage in order that people have a very clear understanding of the broad parameters of what is likely to be permissible in any given area or site, whether one is a developer or a member of the community.