Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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This was introduced as a temporary measure in 2000. Over a 20-year period, there have been peaks, with years where the figures have been high, and they have also reduced. One has to look at it all in context. If it happened previously, it will happen again. The figures are up and down. That is what planning is for.