Cyprian Brady (Fianna Fail)

There are a number of developments throughout the country which, in the greater good, must be completed. Due consideration will be given to the different situations these developments will present, together with a comprehensive examination of all their archaeological, historical and heritage aspects. Where small infills took place in the past ten years, particularly in Dublin, no one bothered to examine what was in the ground. Developments took place willy nilly because no guidelines were in place. We now have a framework which is very effective. An indication of this effectiveness is that when major discoveries are made, as in the case of Waterford, which could be of international importance, there will be a mechanism in place.

I welcome the publication of the Bill and look forward to its passage through the House.