Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

While the Department tries to take a flexible approach, I cannot offer the Deputy a blank cheque in respect of every proposal that is produced. These decisions are not taken at a political level but by the Department. The Department has developed a good protocol to ensure people have confidence in the way in which this matter is dealt with, notwithstanding which schools are involved. While the protocol has not been finalised, I am sure it will become publicly available, especially given that its purpose is to make it easier for people to engage in planning, as Deputy Ó Cuív noted. I hope it will give people who are considering this matter the confidence to assess it. I will be happy to facilitate the Deputy and provide him with a copy of the protocol as soon as it becomes available.

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