Dáil debates

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

Only last week, we introduced the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 in the Seanad which will ensure the highest standards in planning and development. For the first time, a local authority's regional planning guidelines will have to have regard to and comply with the national spatial strategy. I have also introduced measures which ensure new residential developments will be built near public transport facilities, crèches and playing areas which is what good planning is about.

Planning is not about buildings but about people. In the past, we tended to forget about this aspect. It is only when one has people-centred planning that it makes sense and people's quality of life is enhanced. I hope the Deputy will see the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill contains many good provisions and as a consequence support it.

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steve white
Posted on 19 Oct 2009 3:13 pm (Report this comment)

does nothing for the half built towns now though does it JG

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