Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

I would have tabled another amendment on the definition of "the rapporteur" because it would safeguard the issue if we included a definition of the category of people who should be the rapporteur. If I thought there was an independent individual trained in spatial planning and planning matters who would synthesise all this — to use the Tánaiste's word — I would be happy. As I cannot table an amendment, perhaps the Tánaiste might at least bear that in mind when selecting the individual to be appointed since I take it he is going to act on the legislation rather speedily.

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