Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Ar an gcéad dul síos, beidh straitéis eacnamaíochta i bplean forbartha gach contae ar aon nós. An economic strategy will be part of every county’s development plan as it is, which would encompass our Gaeltacht areas as well. I am more than satisfied that is covered as is stated in the Bill. I think it was Deputy Ó Snodaigh who mentioned that priority area plans would be brought forward by the local authorities as part of the development plan process. That is the way I would see it done but it would have a specific focus on Gaeltacht areas. Economic development and the community and cultural aspect are to be done in the full administrative area of all local authorities, and we will bring about a specific focus on the Gaeltacht areas. It would be inappropriate to do it in such a way as being put forward by these amendments. Ní féidir liom glacadh leis na leasuithe.