Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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934. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of times he has met his officials regarding Project Ireland 2040 since its launch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30555/18]

Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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Earlier this year, the Government launched Project Ireland 2040, the overarching policy and planning framework for the social, economic and cultural development of Ireland. It includes a detailed capital investment plan for the period 2018 to 2027, the National Development Plan (NDP) 2018-2027, and the 20-year National Planning Framework (NPF).

Since its launch, work has continued under Project Ireland 2040 in relation to its implementation. The issues involved are broad-ranging and, therefore, I engage on a constant, effectively daily, basis with relevant officials in my Department in relation to progressing the many important national objectives in the NPF.

For example, you will be aware that last week my Department launched the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund, one of the four funds allocated under Project Ireland 2040. The Urban Fund was opened for applications by my Department on Tuesday, 3rd July, and just yesterday I held an information seminar on the URDF, primarily geared towards key stakeholders in the local government sector.

I and my Department will be continuing to work proactively on the roll out of the NPF.