Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)
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Question 186: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the agencies, persons and interest groups which have been consulted by his Department in relation to the proposed national infrastructure Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20503/05]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with normal practice, I consulted with other Ministers in relation to the proposals on the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2005. An Bord Pleanála was also consulted on the proposals.

A number of people and bodies also put forward proposals on how strategic infrastructure projects should be dealt with in the planning system, including Forfás, the Institute of Engineers of Ireland, IBEC and the National Competitiveness Council. In line with the principles of better regulation, a broader consultation process will be undertaken when the Bill is published.