By Tanya Fowles, Local Democracy Reporter The representative at the meeting speaking as expletives were heard in the background. A representative for a developer addressing a virtual meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Planning Committee, was stunned into silence as an expletive which he believed was directed at him, was picked up and broadcast to all in attendance, including those watching on live stream. As coronavirus continues to pose a serious risk, society has to function as best it can, with decisions still having to be made and enacted. That very much applies to local authorities and since the pandemic took hold, councils have been meeting virtually, with members and officials linking in. The meetings which public can attend are live streamed and retained on YouTube, and an audio recording is placed on council websites within a few days.