Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

If the Deputies' position is that it is as they believe, there is not much point in asking me for clarification. I am in the process of clarifying the matter for them so there is no further confusion about it and Deputy Gilmore does not have to get up every morning about it, which is why I am standing up in the first place. The matter will be examined in the context of the designated land Bill. Obviously, when that examination is complete, it will come to Government. If there are any proposals, they will be considered and as soon as the Government makes a decision, I will be able to reply to the Deputies about whether there are plans at that stage. In the meantime, there are no plans.

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