There appears to be an erosion of the role of local public representatives when it comes to the preparation of development plans. We are informed about strategic planning guidelines, the Dublin transport initiative, etc. We are increasingly restricted but, if we get it wrong, at least we can be kicked out in local elections. However, if members of An Bord Pleanála get it wrong, they are in place two years later to get it wrong again and can be in place to get it wrong in perpetuity. That is not right.