Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have a major concern about planning authorities and planning contributions. I know of cases in which much development work that was to be carried out was not carried out five years after commencement despite the planning authorities having received planning contributions. There are 250 families affected directly. A new housing estate is being put in place and prospective residents are being told it is an ideal place to live. It is not ideal because people need access to services. We can force all the parties involved in development to come to the table on this issue. Considering that we are quite clear in making sure roads, an adequate water supply and sewerage services are in place, why can we not stipulate that there should be adequate communications services available?