Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 379: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in implementing the sustainable Meath master plan which modifies the M3 project and will reduce CO2 emissions and significantly improve the quality of life for people in Meath in view of the recent Environmental Protection Agency warning that based on current policy, the transport sector's contribution to Ireland's greenhouse gases emissions total is expected to rise to 22% by 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36980/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The Meath County Development Plan 2007-2013 sets out a framework for the proper planning and sustainable development of the county, taking account of a range of national and regional policy objectives and priorities. It envisages a holistic and integrated approach to the delivery of the necessary infrastructure and services for the county, while also preserving and enhancing the archaeological and natural heritage. This approach accords with my Department's Planning Guidelines on Development Plans (June 2007) and draft Guidelines on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas (February 2008), which emphasise that development plans should focus on creating sustainable communities. The specific proposals in the Meath Master Plan concerning the M3 project are a matter for the Minister for Transport.