Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

Amendment No. 11 proposes to delete the proposed amendments to section 28 of the principal Act in respect of strengthening the requirements for the planning authorities to adhere to rather than merely have regard to key statutory guidelines issued by the Minister under the section. The amendments relate to the inclusion of more specific information in development plans and how a plan would implement the guidelines. As I stated on Committee Stage, I will consider the text of this section again and, in consultation with the Attorney General's office, consider whether further amendments are warranted to clarify and strengthen the status of my Department's planning guidelines.

Question, "That the words proposed to be deleted stand", put and declared carried.