Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I want to reinforce the accountability, transparency and independence provisions of the regulator. There was extensive debate last night and last week about which was the right organisation to appoint as the noise regulator. While some of it was not particularly well-informed, a number of very important issues were raised, particularly by Deputy Troy, which I wish to address.

I am willing to acknowledge that he has been consistently on my case for the last number of years in relation to regulation and has been vocal on the matter of Fingal County Council, especially. Indeed, it is fair to say he was the first out of the blocks on this particular issue, which is something I should point out to other people in this House. I want to acknowledge this because, while there has been heavy criticism from the Deputy, he has brought forward some sensible ideas which have improved the Bill overall.

I want to contrast that with some of the loopy ideas which have come from other people in this House.

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