Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Two major parts of the solution to climate change are switching to rail transport and promoting it as much as possible and developing district heating systems in our towns and cities. Both solutions require appropriate development densities that are much higher than is the norm in this country. As well as being an important element of tackling climate, higher density, when done right, lends itself to healthier and more thriving communities and better supports business, schools and other public services. Does the Tánaiste acknowledge the importance of appropriate density to support rail development and district heating across our urban areas? Will he get back to me in writing, if he cannot answer now, on the progress of two important documents, namely, the sustainable and compact settlements guidelines and the guidance on transport-orientated development for major urban centres?

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