Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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Could I ask Mr. Walsh this question? The main driver for the increased legal fees appears to be the strategic housing developments. Mr. Walsh conceded that. An Bord Pleanála is losing nine out of ten of the cases that are appealed and its decisions are overturned. Would that not tell Mr. Walsh that there is some deficiency within the decision-making process, given the extra cost that puts on the budget of An Bord Pleanála?