Mr. Peter Mullan:

I do not think it is for us to answer. I am not trying to avoid the question. We are the national planning authority and we make decisions on planning but it is not for us to comment on individual councils with regard to what their policies are. They are decisions made by elected members with regard to local development policies. I do not feel I am in a position to answer the question. I would be happy to answer several of the Deputy's other questions and comments but perhaps my colleague would be happy to address this question.