Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I will happily facilitate that as long as what is agreed allows for a streamlined system in terms of the time it takes to make a sensible screening decision. That is the issue for me. I have no problem with the inclusion of more people or bodies as long as that does not delay the process. This issue was brought to my attention by the Minister of State, Deputy Canney. He has asked me to address the issue via this legislation which most people view as emergency legislation in terms of our attempts to have it enacted before the end of the year. I am happy to agree to further consideration of this issue in the context of our discussions on the broader planning and development Bill.