Barry Cowen made the comment during the first meeting of the new EU Housing Commission.
A Midlands MEP is describing the planning permission process in Ireland as 'simply criminal.'
Barry Cowen has also stated it's not a national competency of Ireland due to the various criteria in place.
It also follows the government missing its target of delivering 40,000 homes last year by over ten thousand homes
MEP Cowen says the court appeal system should be left out of it altogether:
Longford-Westmeath TD Rejects Calls For New Government Spending Watchdog
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran is the Junior Minister overseeing the OPW.
'Blue Farming' Can Help Tackle Food Poverty-Westmeath Junk Kouture Winner
Fifth year student Clodagh Ramsey will present her winning design 'Aquaculture' at the International School of Monaco.
Westmeath Students Looking To Develop Project Idea At BT Young Scientist Bootcamp
Third years at Our Lady's Bower Aideen Derwin and Blathin Moran are taking part in this year's BT Young Scientist Bootcamp in UCD.
Cork Mother Searching As Far As Laois For Special School Place For Her Son
Sheila Casey Jones is considering relocating to get a place in a ASD unit for her son.
Revenue Officers Seize Contraband Of Almost €765,000 in Midlands, Dublin And Rosslare
Nine weapons were also seized in the Midlands.
Tributes Paid To Well Known Midlands Auctioneer
Philip Sheppard was a regular contributor to the Midlands Today show.
Farmers Can Help Sustainable Agriculture In Ireland-Willie Ard
The Laois TD used his first Dail speech to talk about proposed changes to peat soil farming.
New Astro Turf Pitch Approved For Laois Sports Club
Mountmellick United AFC put forward the documents to replace their existing grass pitch.
IFA Meeting In Westmeath On Policy Threats To Farming On Peat Soils
The meeting is in Athlone tomorrow evening.
Sage Advocacy To Host Information Session For Survivors Of Abuse
They want to help survivors access the supports available.
Gardaí Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Midlands Teen
She was reported missing in Mullingar on Friday.
Westmeath Students Wins Junk Kouture 'World Designer of the Year'
The competition was made up of international sustainable fashion designs.
"I'd Be Lost Without It"-Westmeath Award Winning Photographer Looks Ahead To Busy 2025
James Crombie has picked up the award of Press Photographer of The Year for the third year running.
Offaly Charity Shortlisted for Communities Fund
Accessible Counselling Tullamore is asking for votes to help it win the funding.
Fundraiser To Support Those Affected By Laois Apartment Block Fire Reaches Target
The fire occured on the morning of February 20th in Kilnacourt Woods, Portarlington.
Car and EV Sales Up So Far This Year Across Midlands
Laois has recorded the largest year on year increase for cars, while Offaly leads in EV's.
Enterprise Minister Working On Plans To Support 275k Jobs
A review will be carried out on payments to SMEs.
Over €37k In First Month Of Midlands TDs Expenses
It's emerged these expenses are being claimed despite the house sitting just once.
Millions In Fines Owed To Midlands Courts
An Ireland South MEP is citing the recent figures.
Emergency Services Attend Laois Fire
The blaze broke out in the early hours of this morning.
