Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)

Instead, there will be an objective assessment of cases under a risk-based model. We will publish the standards, engage in consultation thereon and bring them back to this House for approval. That is a reasonable and sensible approach to take. It is a very good day for rural Ireland that the Deputy did not deal with this issue when he was in government. If he had, rural householders would be facing a far more difficult situation.

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