Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We will try to do a lot more.

Reference was made earlier to the local authorities being allowed to operate a one-stage system. Such a system is now in place in respect of spend of under €2 million on a development of 12 houses. We need to encourage councillors to utilise that process. If that system is not enough and it needs to be tweaked then we will tweak it. The previous eight-stage planning process under Part VIII has been reduced to a four-stage process. Again, if it needs to be reduced further we will look at that. These issues are being addressed through the housing action plan.

I could go on and set out many of the other targets we hope to achieve but that will only take up more time. I am happy to conclude at this point and to allow Senators continue the debate. We are open to all ideas.