Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I broadly share the view of the Deputy. It is an urgent and important matter. I assure him of every effort on the part of the Government and, in particular, my Department, which convened a group of interested stakeholders across a range of Departments and local authorities. I acknowledge receipt of the report and I assure him that it is gaining full attention.

I expect to be in a position to announce further new initiatives very shortly.

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