Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 299: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has to extend the Waterford City borough boundary (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22954/07]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The procedures currently governing boundary alterations are set out in Part V of the Local Government Act 1991 and in the Local Government (Boundary Alteration) Regulations 1996. Under these provisions, it is open to a local authority to initiate a proposal for the alteration of its boundaries. This involves preparation of a formal boundary alteration proposal by the authority concerned including financial, organisational and other implications, invitation of public submissions, and consultation with the other local authorities affected by the proposal, prior to submitting a formal application to the Minister. I understand that Waterford City Council is developing a boundary alteration application under the above legislation.