Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 53: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the pending review of local government, he will amend the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 to prevent officeholders facilitating decisions from which they will derive personal benefit in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8041/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The position remains as set out in the reply to Questions Nos. 90 and 101 of 18 December 2007. I am open to considering any changes that could improve and strengthen the ethical framework for local authorities, in the context of the reform of the local government system on which a Green Paper is due to be published shortly. Furthermore, in relation to the general issue of the zoning of land, my Department is examining whether changes are required to strengthen the decision making processes by local authorities so that decisions are clearly arrived at, are evidence based and secure the necessary economic, environmental and social benefits for local communities.