Cathal Byrne (Fine Gael)

The witnesses are most welcome and I thank them for the frankness of their answers so far. The majority of my questions are for An Coimisiún Pleanála. I have listened carefully as some of my colleagues have spoken about the delays with strategic housing developments, SHDs. I just want to focus on that. I am aware of a case in my area that has been awaiting decision for 168 weeks. I write to the commission every three or four months and am told the case is awaiting referral to the inspector for a report. In those types of cases, what, apart from manpower and staffing, is the cause of these delays?