David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister should accept our amendments. If he is saying the consultation will take place, what is wrong with making sure this is clear in the section? In amendments Nos. 64 and 65 we are calling for engagement with the local community in the preparation of the plan. We want such engagement to be absolutely certain. The phrase "engagement and consultation" is very clear and explicit in order that we know exactly what we are talking about. When we say engagement, we mean consultation. We also make reference to the "local community" and "communities of interest" which are broader than the provisions as they stand. We are trying to strengthen this part of the Bill and be helpful to the Minister. I hope he will reconsider and accept the two amendments proposed.