Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

Senator Coffey's amendment has some merit in respect of transparency. It may not, however, be consistent with other statutory provisions for making official documents available to the public. While I do not propose to accept the amendments as part of the primary legislation I will consider addressing best practice in communicating with the public within any statutory guidance which may issue to planning authorities on the direction process. I am trying to come some way towards meeting the Senator on this point. We will see what guidance we can give.