Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

The deployment of resources is a separate issue. There is a serious problem with the employment moratorium and I do not expect to see any change with that in the near future. I subscribe to the devolution of functions and I will keep an eye on the issue of resourcing functions that can be devolved to local authorities to ensure they are being enforced.

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