Niall Collins (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 368: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the fastest developing areas in County Limerick; if he will develop a plan or initiative for these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33313/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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It is a matter for each planning authority, under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, to prepare development plans and local area plans that set out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of their area, and which are consistent with national and regional policies and objectives. The making, amending or revoking of development plans is a reserved function of the elected members of the planning authority for the area, in this case Limerick County Council.

The Developing Areas Initiative, for which my Department has lead responsibility, is focused on supporting work at central and local government levels to secure better co-ordination and timely delivery of key infrastructure and services in fast growing developing areas in parallel with housing development. The initial focus is on strategic locations which are experiencing significant development pressures within the National Spatial Strategy gateways and hubs, including in the Limerick/Shannon Gateway. Detailed analysis on the issues is being undertaken by my Department.