Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

I understand the local authorities selected to be investigated were contacted and that they issued responses. I actually have a copy of the response submitted by the authority in Cork. I am sure each of the authorities involved has submitted a response at this point. Does the Minister of State propose to publish them? The State spent a small fortune on the Mahon tribunal and we were obliged to wait years for its report. Members of the public who are picking up the tab in respect of this matter - not just with regard to the report but also in the context of the property bubble and the lack of strategic planning relating thereto - continually state no action is taken. There is a need to resolve matters in a comprehensive and timely way with regard to individuals who still hold certain positions and in respect of whom questions have arisen in order that we might reassure the public and return to a position where we have a planning system over which we can stand.

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