Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

504. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the action he has taken or plans to take as a result of the decision of Fingal councillors (details supplied) to ignore his direction to delete zonings in the new development plan, which conflict with ministerial guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20651/17]

Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

In relation to the Fingal County Development Plan, I have not issued a Direction.

However, my Department made a number of submissions regarding the Development Plan during the consultation processes. The submission on the proposed material amendments included recommendations on the deletion of two zoning proposals in the vicinity of the former N2/M2 roads - amendments 12.2 and 12.3. Amendment 12.2 abutting the Cherryhound interchange was not adopted by the elected members, while amendment 12.3 in the vicinity of Kilshane crossroads was adopted.

Taking account of the location of amendment 12.3, removed from the M2 interchange and considering in full both the new County Development Plan and national policy, I did not consider it appropriate to use my powers under Section 31 in relation to this matter.