Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Again, I agree wholeheartedly. The Department has invested significant moneys from the URDF in the Opera site in Limerick. This is not just about the large urban centres; it is also about smaller urban centres. Road projects and, perhaps, unsustainable projects in some locations will need to be reconsidered. The NESC research is clear. It states that we must build on the vision set out in Project Ireland 2040 in order to maximise the number of homes, jobs, services and amenities close to nodes at which frequent and high-quality transport can be accessed. This is relates to key locations and looking at new institutional arrangements and funding mechanisms. The Government will not be found wanting in this regard. We must align what is proposed here with Housing for All and all of our wider ambitions. It is critical that local authorities be skilled to meet these challenges as well.

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