Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Amendments Nos. 29 to 31, inclusive, would have the effect of requiring consultation with, or prior approval of, the local community plan by local community development projects, structures or local developments companies. In addition, the committee would have to co-operate and co-ordinate with these projects in the performance of its functions. I am satisfied that the Bill already makes sufficiently strong provision for co-operation by committees with local publicly-funded bodies.

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