Mary Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree that if it is a public matter, then public participation must be maximised. However, we then have the conflicting objective or ambition of trying to make our decision-making process more efficient and productive in order that we can have development. Engaging people in the development process and having opinions is one thing, but it is equally, if not more, frustrating for them to have engaged in it and then to see no development, good, bad or indifferent.

Mr. Flynn also raised concerns around the proposed statutory timings.