Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Arising from the Minister's reply, will he indicate to the House when the national spatial strategy review will be completed and published and if it will require a strategic environmental assessment in line with European law? Has the Department plans to instruct local authorities, perhaps directly through NAMA, on the compilation of master plans in regard to the various sites that are derelict, particularly in the commercial and residential area? Is this being considered to ensure we have proper planning and development arising from the fact there are so many sites in State ownership, with the largest property owner in the world being NAMA?

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