Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I support the request for a debate on An Bord Pleanála. I ask for this on its own and not as part of any other legislation. We need to debate the whole composition of An Bord Pleanála to see how accountable and transparent it is. I ask the Leader to request the Minister at some time in the new year to come into the House for a debate on the issue, purely to refresh our minds as to An Bord Pleanála's role in relation to county councils and local authorities. Questions need to be asked at this stage.