Pat Gallagher (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am pleased to have an opportunity to participate in this important debate on the national planning framework. While either the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy and the Minister of State, Deputy English, has been in the Chamber throughout the debate and although they represent the lead Department dealing with the national planning framework, this issue involves all Departments. Members have referred to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, in the context of roads but all Departments have some involvement. It is important that if Members come to the House to make contributions on the matter, Ministers should acquaint themselves with the issues raised.

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