Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 320: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that he received and has seen correspondence from a person (details supplied); if he has read this correspondence; his views on its contents; his further views on the appointment of a senior official from his Department to carry out an examination based on the information supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34120/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I recently received and responded to the correspondence referred to indicating that I would address any relevant planning matters in the context of my role as statutory consultee on draft local area plans under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. I am also aware that Meath County Council replied directly to the correspondence referred to addressing the issues raised.

My Department received a copy of the draft local area plan for the area concerned and, following examination of the draft Plan, forwarded the statutory comments to the Council last week which addressed a range of issues.

In accordance with Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, the Meath County Manager is required to prepare a report for the members consideration on any submissions or observations received during the public consultation. This Report will then be considered by the members who can decide to make, amend or not make the plan, within their reserved functions under the Act.