6:05PM · 22 MAR 12

A statement from Niall Collins, Fianna Fáil’s environment spokesperson, who says that the report makes for “depressing reading for anyone who cares about public service”.

He also called for Environment Minister Phil Hogan to reopen inquiries into planning decisions by Dublin and Cork city councils and county councils in Carlow, Meath, Galway and Cork.

Considering that Collins was saying little earlier in relation to the final report (see 13.14) he certainly seems to have found his voice on this issue this evening. Here’s his statement in full: