Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

As I come from the mid-west, I am not as familiar with the area as my colleagues, Deputies Gregory and Costello. I thank the Minister for taking on board the comments we made on Committee Stage when we had a long debate on the issue of ensuring that the local residents in the immediate area would have proper consultation rights and proper involvement in regard to the Bill. I acknowledge the help of the local residents groups which met Members on this issue.

I share Deputy Gregory's sentiments. I accept the Minister's proposals. My colleague, Deputy Costello, who is more familiar with the area than I, will make any further points in this regard.

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