Averil Power (Fianna Fail)

With respect, that is an extraordinarily hands-off reply given the general policy implications. What message does this send out in the current environment, not just to Priory Hall residents but to individuals and families who are under huge pressure? They can see their assets being taken from them and are worried about being able to pay their mortgages and feed their children, yet they can see developers and other business people taking a quick one-hour flight and availing of lenient measures in another jurisdiction. Given the broader policy implications, this is an issue that the Government needs to be much more hands-on about.

Will the Minister of State speak to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, and request that he meet with the residents concerned and listen to their side of the argument?