Brendan Ryan (Labour)

I move amendment No. 13:

In page 16, subsection (8), line 12, after "GDA" to insert the following:

"and in particular shall invite public submissions on the transport strategy".

These amendments refer to the need for public consultation on the transport strategy, integrated implementation plan and traffic management plan, respectively. They are designed to ensure that a formal process of public submissions will occur, as currently happens with development plans, rather than selected consultations with interested parties, as set out in section 12(8). Notwithstanding the reference to local communities, I ask the Minister to accept these amendments which provide specifically for an invitation to the public for submissions on the transport strategy, integrated implementation plan and traffic management plan.