Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 109: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views in relation to the recent census figures for areas within the Borders Midland Western region; the proposals he has to address within the National Development Plan, the further development of each area in relation to infrastructure to meet the demands of the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26728/07]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, the new National Development Plan (NDP) 2007-13 sets out a 7-year programme of integrated investments throughout the country. The NDP integrates strategic development frameworks with common economic and social goals for regional development, for rural communities, for all-island co-operation and for the protection of the environment. My Department's involvement in the NDP covers a variety of programmes within the Enterprise, Science and Innovation Priority, the Social Infrastructure Priority and the Social Inclusion Priority. The recent census figures have been noted by my Department and will be borne in mind in the context of its ongoing involvement in the NDP.