Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 325: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the total number of developments which have not been taken in charge by local authorities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6890/08]

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 326: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a progress report on the new circular regarding the taking in charge process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6891/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 325 and 326 together.

My Department does not collect the information requested in the Question. As part of the overall review and update of the local government service indicators a new indicator in relation to taking in charge is being introduced from 2008 onwards. This will provide benchmark data in 2009 for monitoring the taking in charge process, and in particular the priority being accorded by individual authorities to the taking in charge of unfinished or legacy estates. This information will allow my Department to review the ongoing work of planning authorities in this area.

As stated in the reply to Question No. 227 of 7 February 2008, my Department will shortly issue updated guidance to planning authorities on the taking in charge of residential estates, including the limited circumstances where it may be appropriate to condition a management company.