Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The purpose of the legislation is to get communities involved. Senator Boyhan quoted from the review committee's report, which relates to SHDs, but the SHDs will cease to exist on 17 December. New applications will be through the LRD, with the exception of the transitionary arrangements that are in place.I understand where the Senator is coming from with the two amendments. We discussed the matter at length on Committee Stage. The language in amendment No. 12 better reflects what we want done. I want transparency within the process. The Senator intends to withdraw amendment No. 11. My officials worked directly with him on this. I will accept amendment No. 12. I believe it improves the legislation.