Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 591: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25937/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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As indicated in the reply to Question No. 277 of 21 May 2008, it is an objective of South Dublin County Council's Development Plan to investigate the feasibility of extending the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order to further lands, including part or all of St. Edmundsbury and Woodville lands. I support the extension of this Order to enhance the protection of the Liffey Valley, which is a major amenity for the people of Dublin.

My Department is currently in discussion with the local authority on how this objective can be achieved in a timely manner and on the extent of the area to be covered by any such Order. I am hopeful of an early outcome to this work.