Paudie Coffey (Fine Gael)

As I already have spoken on this subject in some detail, I will not continue at length. Fine Gael had concerns regarding variations in county development plans. I refer to the scenario whereby a regional authority receives notice of such variations which, in the opinion of the regional authority, are not consistent with the regional planning guidelines. I seek clarity from the Minister of State as to exactly who will make this decision within the regional authority structure. Will it be the director or the elected members?