Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)

I thank Senator O'Toole for his support of the comments I made yesterday on planning, specifically in respect of the organisations which are State-funded and which persist in blocking planning. I reiterate what I said yesterday. This is a vitally important issue. If time is available this afternoon, we should use it to discuss the matter. No real preparation is required, as everyone is aware of the difficulties that exist throughout the country. These minority groups, with questionable motives, are blocking progress for the greater good in rural and urban areas.