There is a cost. In this case it is borne by the local community. It is not visible but it is a cost nonetheless and we must ensure that local communities do not have to bear it. If we can do that, while we may not remove the difficulties we have with the "not in my back yard" principle, much of them would be ameliorated. Local authority members must accept their responsibilities and acknowledge there are costs involved that must be met and not, as we had in Kildare County Council, have a debate that goes on for a day with lots of rhetoric about the need to protect the environment. At the end of the day you must put your money where your mouth is. Unfortunately, for populist reasons, many people are not prepared to do that and it is time they were shown up for what they are.