Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Under the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2018, there is provision for the commencement of the process of city and county development plans. The points made by Senator Burke are very important, especially when we speak about regional spatial and economic strategies, in this case for a new Cork. We must provide a bit of flexibility to the city and county here so that as part of this new local government structure, they can have more time. A new city development plan is meant to begin in June next year. We must recognise the importance of LUTS in the 1970s and which CASP has brought in modern days. I support Senator Burke's points. It takes approximately 12 months to advance a formal process and strategy. I hope we will give consideration to that.