Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I beg to differ. The Minister of State mentioned environmental impact assessments and planning permissions, but my amendment calls on the relevant Minister to have specific regard to county and city development plans and local area plans. If such a reference is not included in the Bill, there will be no obligation on the Minister to consider the plans, which have been drawn up on foot of consultation with local representatives and local people, when he or she is making a decision under this section. I do not agree with the Minister of State's assertion that there is no need for this amendment to be made. The reference I have proposed should be included in the Bill.