Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)

If that is the case, I have no wish to see the Minister of State out of office. People in the town are concerned that this is affecting planning at town centre level. The planning authorities, in particular An Bord Pleanála, are asking what impact development in the centre of the town of Templemore will have on the flood plain. We cannot allow development in the town centre to be stalled or delayed. It is important the street scape and buildings are protected. One particular development appears to have been held up because of this, which is worrying. I welcome what the Minister of State said this evening.

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