Martin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. Eight local authorities have yet to get back to the committee. It is a disgrace after this length of time, especially in light of all the work the staff have done, for example in reminding the councils that this information is being sought. Is there a national body for county councils? Can we bring it in? Perhaps it is a matter for the County and City Management Association. We can maybe pull it in here. We will not get all the local authorities before the committee. We can also bring in Waterways Ireland. If these developments are taking place on its land or its water - whatever it is - there must be some system. If they have not looked for planning, how are they being allowed to build these marinas? That creates a different barrier, as we have discussed before. Who is charging who for the boats being moored in all these areas?