Ulick Burke (Fine Gael)

Will the Leader respond to the calls of many Members for a debate on planning issues as a matter of urgency? It has become more urgent given the announcement by the Taoiseach in the past week of the establishment of a national infrastructure body. In making this announcement and in his comments on the situation, the Taoiseach clearly slapped the hand of An Bord Pleanála and the delays therein. The Taoiseach has the ability to properly resource that body which is beyond reproach. It is immune from political interference. I suspect the establishment of a new body will provide a quick-fix for many of the problems the Taoiseach sees. It is not that people are against progress and an urgent response to infrastructural needs—