Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

I will conclude on this point. It is important that planners use common sense. We must incentivise business. We must allow people to create jobs and planners to have a significant role in this regard. I refer in particular to the city of Cork where we must allow people to create constructive, commercially viable long-term jobs which have the potential to create further jobs. This is why the role of local government is critical.

I commend Deputy Collins on bringing this Bill forward as it is important legislation. The Minister has indicated the Government will oppose the Bill but I hope in time we can consider it again. This Bill is important because it provides for the delivery of a quality service to people.

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