Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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775. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of an action (details supplied) under the Action Plan for Rural Development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37114/18]

John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The Local Government (Rates) Bill 2018 was published on 9 August 2018. Included in the provisions is the power for local authorities to introduce rates waiver (alleviation) schemes to support the implementation of policy objectives, including objectives contained in national planning policies, Development Plans, Local Area Plans and Local Economic and Community Plans. Rural regeneration and development objectives are included in national planning policies and local authority plans.

I intend to seek time in the forthcoming Oireachtas session to have the Bill proceed through the Oireachtas as efficiently as possible.

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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776. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of an action (details supplied) under the Action Plan for Rural Development; if the timeline for delivery has been met; if not, the revised timeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37115/18]

Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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My Department is currently drafting a guidance note on Enterprise Development in Rural Areas under the National Planning Framework andthe Action Plan for Rural Development. The guidance is intended to address the relevant planning and development consent considerations and requirements in respect of the promotion and accommodation of enterprise development in rural areas, with the aim of providing clear guidance and ensuring sustainable rural communities.

The drafting of the guidance document is progressing, with publication envisaged shortly.