Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

The Minister expects to be in a position shortly to announce the appointment of a new chair of the authority. It will be a matter for the chair, the board and the executive of the authority to ensure that the completion of the drafting of the Poolbeg planning scheme, and its subsequent implementation including development of the IGB site, is closely managed in the interests of the sustainable social and economic regeneration of the area.

I hope I have outlined for the Deputy the Minister's role, in accordance with the Act. He will have the say in the decision making process when it comes to him but that has not yet happened.

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