Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In respect of the commitment in the planning reform section of the programme for Government to promote higher urban housing densities, particularly in public transport corridors, through the national planning framework, are plans in place to simultaneously fund the creation of community centres and facilities for these new high density areas? The new policy being promoted by the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Simon Coveney, in a nationwide road-show has the potential, if not handled properly, to exacerbate problems in urban areas where thousands of families can be displaced from their home town in search of affordable housing, only to find a dearth of community facilities. Are plans in place to reinstate the capital funds previously provided by the Department for the construction of community centres?

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