I intend to bring draft legislative proposals to Government in the coming weeks to streamline the consent process for major infrastructural projects. While it would be inappropriate in advance of the Government considering these proposals to elaborate on their details, it is intended to reduce the time required for obtaining development consent for necessary major public projects and to co-ordinate and streamline the different procedures now involved, while respecting the requirements of environment and heritage protection and the need for adequate public consultation. In addition, my Department is currently reviewing the planning and development regulations 2001, to ensure that they achieve the aim of streamlining the planning system. I will shortly publish guidelines in relation to rural housing.