Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

I will make two points. With regard to determining the number of jobs to be created through the use of a proposed development, I have said I am prepared to consider statutory guidance in that respect to accompany the provisions included. Members will see that with the Government amendment, a local authority will have much discretion with regard to an extension. It is a matter for planning authorities to tie down the issue in the event that an extension is granted. I would be amazed if a local authority did not write into the permission for an extension that there be some contract with regard to the bond. I will have the matter looked at, as I do not want there to be a loophole when people are granted an extension that would lead to the bond going by default. That is not the intention. I will take advice on the matter and see if that is the case; if it is, I will have something further to say on Committee Stage in the Dáil.