Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

As I understand it, the matter was debated in the House last night. The Minister is available to deal with parliamentary questions. It is open to Members opposite to raise the issue in the time available to them. This is a matter for the local authority and, as I understand the points made by my colleague, the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, resources have been made available to the local authority for a considerable period.

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