Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I only refer to it to substantiate my point, that we want the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to outline his role and how he handles consultation with councillors. I would like to see a leader representative for all local authorities who would represent councillors in their role. Recently Mayo County Council representatives appeared before the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to discuss their development plan. Given the downturn in the economy, the Minister has reasons for using directives to change such plans. This issue should be discussed in the House.