Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The Government never interferes in the decisions made by An Bord Pleanála as this is an independent authority with statutory powers regarding planning matters.

On the first question, the Government has a special investment share in Irish Nationwide Building Society. Any reports will have to go to the board in the first instance before going anywhere else. I am not aware the report has yet been put before the board.

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