Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I agree with Deputy Gormley in this regard. While I have no objection in principle to the proposition to refer the matter for further scrutiny, there is a requirement on the Tánaiste to give a bounden guarantee that this matter will be properly addressed in the House. Members need to know where exactly stand the Tánaiste and his colleagues in respect of the proposed developments on the Poolbeg Peninsula. It is an extremely important issue that is not simply of local concern. Wider concerns are involved and Members would like the opportunity to participate properly in this regard. The Tánaiste has an opportunity to give a guarantee to Members that this will indeed be the case.

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