Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)

I move amendment No. 9:

In page 8, line 10, after "facilities" to insert the following:

"with full, active and ongoing participation of local residents, community groups and their elected representatives through the Consultative Group of stakeholders".

This amendment makes it clear that from its formation the focus of the agency shall be one that keeps the needs of the local community and other stakeholders as a central function of its activities. The Bill sets up a consultative group and it should be recognised in this section of the legislation as an important part of the efficient and equitable function of the agency.

Amendment No. 15 gives the consultative group a role in the planning process. Local community input will have its highest leverage in agreements on planning applications. The local community and other stakeholders must be given an active role in development plans for the site and the consultative group offers a streamlined but representative method of doing so.

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