Seanad debates

Tuesday, 7 October 2003

There have been many attacks on An Taisce in this House, today and in the past, but an important point should be made about the body. First, its members are extremely committed and dedicated people, operating on a voluntary basis in communities around the country supposedly on behalf of An Taisce but, in reality, on behalf of their communities. An Taisce has a role and the fact that the leadership of An Taisce has overstepped that role should not negate or undermine the valuable contribution being made by individuals on the ground. Yes, we have a problem with planning but we should recall that it is the Seanad and the Dáil which passes legislation jointly as the Oireachtas—

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