Paudie Coffey (Fine Gael)

Will the Minister of State consider amendment No. 54, particularly subparagraph (II) - he may want to introduce in his own format on Report Stage - to the effect that the proposed use of a development would lead to the creation of at least ten full-time jobs? If there was a clear commitment that jobs would be created on a particular development, it might be reasonable to consider extending the permission. I ask the Minister of State to outline his view on that matter. If he does not accept the full Fine Gael amendment, I ask him to consider that part of it.