James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I accept the Deputy is trying to expedite the process but the proposal may have the effect of delaying it if we must put in place a structure and introduce legislation. I take on board the sentiment expressed by Deputy Wallace. We are anticipating his suggestion in terms of using the existing planning structures to have an interlocutor, a planning authority, to deal with An Bord Pleanála. Having spoken to senior officials in one or two of the local authorities, I believe we can do so. I hope Deputy Wallace will withdraw the amendment on that basis and I will happily talk to him afterwards about how we can expedite the process.

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