Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I agree with the Deputy that the level of proactivity on the part of the authorities in dealing with disputes is quite slow. Only 43% are resolved within one year, and that is not acceptable. That is why the legislation will be brought forward in the middle of 2012. We have to do a little bit of research in the first half of 2012 to make sure we get it right.

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