Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy has learned well from the past obviously. We acknowledge that.

On the previous occasion the Ministers were in, and notwithstanding the record spending associated with housing, the huge commitments contained within the NDP, that they view as particularly important, and especially relevant to the success of the plan and the housing commitments that have been made, we discussed the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, and not only in terms of housing but commercial activity and the State's spend on infrastructure. That is a big responsibility that the Government and the Dáil has to ensure that the legislation is in form, passed and can lead to better outcomes in the future.