Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)

Now that the Minister of State's views are articulated here, I will bring them to the notice of the relevant authorities in my area. From dealings with the Minister of State in his previous Ministry, I know what he is saying is correct. Unfortunately, despite the fact that he stated his views on the record in the past and answered parliamentary questions I tabled, local authorities do not seem to heed those views. They did not do so even when he was in the Ministry directly concerned with the matter I raise. I am glad I will now be able to forward the views expressed by the Minister of State to the relevant authorities in my county to determine whether any good can come of my doing so on this occasion.

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