Conor Lenihan (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

In other words, anything that is required - letters, submissions or campaigning statements - can be done as part of the planning process. The approach advocated by the Deputy is already provided for in the oral appeals stage of the planning process. The important point is that officials from the CER are present at such hearings. They can respond to local people in that context, just as I am responding to the Deputy now.

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