Anthony Lawlor (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate what the Minister of State has said on "key town" being replacement terminology for "tier 1". We need clarification on the definition. The problem associated with tier 1 towns was population targets. I am concerned they will change as a result of which the impetus on creating employment will be lost. If we do not reach the population targets, house prices will increase and the incentive to establish Naas as a key economic driver for the Kildare region will also be lost.