Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. On the question about public participation, the expert steering group focused its attention on the levels of fees associated with applications and submissions. That was certainly the focus of the revised exercise that was put in place. Submissions, I am sure, will be considered to be at an appropriate level in terms of public participation. The final report has been published. It is with the Minister. This exercise will come before this committee for further consideration and we will be able to debate any of the recommendations that come before us. This exercise has already been completed as of January, so at this stage we await the recommendations. The important thing is the enactment of this Bill and then further work will need to be done on the regulations.