Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Department should become a nuisance to the local authorities. It should push them to such a degree they become afraid of it and act. Sometimes when it comes to this type of thing, the planners tend to dictate a little bit too much. The stick needs to be used at times. I have been dealing with a situation in Clare where the local authority does not want the farmers' market. It would prefer to see cars parked in the space and potentially get revenue. The farmers' market should be front and centre because it creates an environment.