Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, together.

The discussion at the November meeting of the cross-departmental team on housing, infrastructure and public-private partnerships focused on Transport 21, the national spatial strategy gateways study and climate change strategy. The team's discussion on Transport 21 focused mainly on implementation, including the arrangements for the national monitoring committee. The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government made a presentation setting out the progress on the national spatial strategy gateways study. It also gave an overview presentation on the forthcoming developments relating to climate change strategy, including the associated linkages with other policy areas.

At its previous meeting on Thursday, 1 December, the team discussed housing and affordable housing and reviewed progress on Transport 21. The team continues to monitor progress and review priorities on infrastructure planning and delivery. This includes examining options to secure better value for money outcomes and assessing the scope for speedier delivery of outputs.

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