Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response. He referred to the Gaeltacht communities, the priority area plans and having special plans for each Gaeltacht. That would be consistent with the amendments I am proposing and would complement the national planning framework, which would then be supportive of those priority area plans. That would fit in quite well.

Specifically on my amendment No. 167, in the context of the provision in the Bill for a procedure for the review of the national planning framework, there is provision there for consultation with any Department or body in Northern Ireland that has responsibility for regional development. My amendment seeks to include language planning there as well. Will the Minister accept that amendment? If not will the Minister explain why? The amendment proposes a couple of words around "language planning". Will the Minister explain why he would not include those? I believe they should be included.