Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

On the issue of the missing Minister, can the Tánaiste confirm to the House that legislation will be required to deal with a situation where An Bord Pleanála has indicated that all its decisions between autumn 2004 and early 2005 are now invalid because of the Minister's failure to comply with the terms of board appointments? Local government amending legislation will be required. Can the Tánaiste confirm that this legislation will be introduced urgently?

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