Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I might talk to Mr. McCarthy about it again rather than waste the committee's time.

Mr. McCarthy mentioned sustainable communities. What help is available from the Department directly to local authorities in respect of implementing that as a reality for sustainable communities? There is an area in my town of Navan called Johnstown where there are 3,000 homes and no facilities. It is a result of planners and councillors zoning land banks 20 years ago with no facilities whatsoever. That area of the town has a bigger population than the town of Trim. What help is there? It is a massive issue at the moment and it has been covered by local media. What help is there from the Department to help the local authority provide community facilities? I am sure it has happened in Galway and elsewhere that county development plans are signed off and there is more building going on. What help is available because that community is crying out for the provision of a community facility?