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Are serial objectors holding up development in this country?

The founder and boss of Supermacs as well as numerous hotels and the Barack Obama Plaza, Pat McD...

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05.45 1 Aug 2024


Are serial objectors holding up development in this country?



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05.45 1 Aug 2024


The founder and boss of Supermacs as well as numerous hotels and the Barack Obama Plaza, Pat McDonagh, says he’s increasingly worried about anti-social behaviour at his businesses with shoplifting and general lawlessness.  His concerns come as he and other companies in the hospitality trade complain about higher costs including higher wages costs and red tape.

Pat McDonagh also says planning delays caused by ‘serial objectors’ are holding up development in this country. Pat joined Joe this morning on the show.


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