Joe McHugh (Fine Gael)

What confidence will they have when they discover that nothing has changed within the county development plan, that the policy has not been altered and that they will again be refused? That is wrong, it sends a negative message and it does nothing to instil public confidence.

I hope the Minister of State, Deputy Treacy, will convey my views to the Minister, Deputy Cullen. I intend no disrespect to the Minister of State but I am disappointed that the Minister is not present. Am I allowed to talk about the Minister in his absence?