Anne Ferris (Wicklow, Labour)

I thank the Minister for his reply and I am delighted that Greystones has been included. As I mentioned, the population in Greystones, Delgany and other areas has grown. The Minister, unfortunately, noted that there has been no application from Wicklow County Council with regard to Wicklow town. That is a pity, and the closing date is on Thursday. I contacted the town clerk in Wicklow this morning to see if she had made a submission but she had not, so I will contact representatives of Wicklow County Council to see if we can get in a submission before Thursday. There is a growing population in Wicklow town, and the town is, unfortunately, quite smoggy. With regard to health and environmental aspects, I would like to see this ban extended to every town and city in the country.

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