John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We brought together the licensing bodies and I thank them for their co-operation. I compliment them on their willingness to participate in the integrated licensing system, which is one of the first in Europe. It will be the first of its kind and we are happy with the co-operation, the statutory instruments, and the fact that it has done to tender. The Office of the Chief State Solicitor was helpful and the Attorney General ensured that difficulties were overcome. The support of everyone to ensure this happened and its inclusion as a measure in the Action Plan for Jobs is an indication of the commitment to the plan. As a measure incorporated into the plan, the Minister and the Taoiseach were determined it would be delivered in autumn. We are on schedule. The determination of everyone to deliver this was clear. I thank officials involved, including Forfás and the other teams, who worked to ensure we are at this point.

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