Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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I want to be sure that we get it so that we see it. What is the length of time it typically takes when a provider comes with an offer of accommodation? Deputy Munster made the point that once it is progressing through the system there should be a communication plan. I reiterate the point made by the Chair. People do not believe us. The loss of trust of communities in their public representatives is an intangible. I have had people tell me they went through the planning list and could not see anything on it. There is no appreciation that this is an entirely separate and very confidential process. The language people often use is that they feel disrespected. People just want to know what is happening in their own area with regard to buildings.