Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

This issue is the subject matter of a report being considered by the Minister. If he is so minded, the Minister will have to draw up any proposals on it. In all of these matters, should a policy issue arise it will have to be dealt with transparently. It is not specific to any projects past, present or future, it is about a policy area that is under review on its own merits based on the present legislation. As the Deputy knows, private clubs are in place and we must ensure that the law deals with all of these issues. The question of further policy changes should be considered in the context of improved tourism and improved infrastructure. It will all have to be dealt with in a transparent manner and that will be the Minister's intention. There is no issue that is specific to any project, it is about the area generally.

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