Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

As I outlined in my opening statement, a root and branch reform of our planning system is under way through the new Planning and Development Bill and the provision of significant additional resources to and reform of An Bord Pleanála, which I think has been welcomed by everyone in this House. The statistics speak for themselves with the numbers of case files being heard and deliberated upon. That is absolutely vital and essential given where we with the development of the country because these decisions have to be made in a robust way that is fair and balanced, taking into account all environmental considerations as well. That is hugely important.

I would appreciate it were the Deputy to stay for the response.

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