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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 March 2013

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Thursday, 14 March 2013

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Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

83. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the abolition of town councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13582/13]

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Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

My Department is currently considering possible mechanisms to address the matter of ongoing development planning by planning authorities that are proposed to be amalgamated or abolished. In the meantime, planning authorities must continue to meet their statutory obligations in regard to development planning until the matter is addressed.

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