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In any event, the bill would then require the court-appointed solicitor to act in the best interests of the accused. Solicitors in that situation would presumably just have to do their best to identify the best interests of the accused.
The answer to both points is similar, in that the Executive also feels that mast sharing is often the best way. We also recognise the importance of the kind of planning discussions that the convener described between operators and planning authorities.
The issue needs to be taken up through best value in local authorities. We must examine their costs and consider how each authority processes planning applications.
If the rural affairs department is to be the lead agency, there needs to be some consideration of the best ways to implement and ensure proper integration of the different funds.