Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

——it must be dealt with on a national basis as well. This is why the New Heart for Dublin project has my support and that of a number of other Members.

As for this matter, I agree with Deputy Quinn that having a debate now on this subject with everyone's participation would be to put the cart before the horse. It should go to the joint committee at which an intensive discussion can be held. Were a matter to arise from the committee's discussions that should come back before the House, this can be done.

As for the proposal by Dublin City Council to have an incinerator at Poolbeg, I wish to make the point that this——

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