Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is hoped the clarification of the legal position which has been brought to this situation should inform future action so that referral to the courts is not the means of providing a solution to that problem. Much ongoing work and consultation, including work in partnership with people in the community, are the means of finding the best solution to these issues.

It is wrong to suggest that there have not been significant improvements because there have.

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