Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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Without prolonged discussion, first of all, emergency legislation is already in place and my understanding is that it was used in the case of the Poppintree modular homes.

Having just come from a council where we put through a number of what were perceived as very controversial Part 8 planning applications with cross-party consent, give or take one or two individuals, that is a matter for the political parties and the local authorities and political parties need to step up to the plate and make the right decisions. It is not a policy issue for this committee and, therefore, I have no objection to discussing it but I just do not see its direct relevance other than for parties who are opposing social housing where it is needed to stop doing it.