Michael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

I agree with the point made by Senator Dardis. If an activity is confined to a particular local authority area, one should apply to that authority. In relation to waste management plans, regions have been established already. I live in the area subject to the Connacht waste management plan, to which the EPA has agreed. I accept that regional plans are a good idea but, in relation to activity, I understood that applications should be made to the relevant local authority or authorities, as the case may be. That is my understanding of the Minister's comments.