Vol. 567 No. 2
139 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering the introduction of new legislation to allow the State to acquire ownership of land under private property, in order to facilitate infrastructural development; the main provisions of the proposed legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13684/03]
I have asked my Department to consider ways of accelerating and streamlining procedures for the delivery of major infrastructure projects in the transport area, including issues associated with land acquisition. However, as this work is at a preliminary stage and the details have yet to be worked out, it is not possible for me to give any further information at present on what changes to legislation may be required.
