Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

Different deciding officers will make these decisions. The person making a decision could be the same rank as somebody who has already made a decision. The view may be independent but it may not get people very much further if they feel that they have been turned down on a proposal that is genuine, sustainable and an addition to public transport services. I hope it will not be something we live to regret because many of these cases end up in court. I will withdraw the amendment.

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