Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 May 2013
169. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the intended consultation and consultation to date with staff that was conducted prior to and during the development of the local government/local development alignment policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20675/13]
View answerDuring the course of its work, the Local Government/Local Development Alignment Steering Group received and considered submissions from many local development companies and other stakeholder groups.
Implementation of the Steering Group ’s recommendations is now being overseen by the Alignment Working Group, which comprises representatives of the City/County Managers Association, the Irish Local Development Network and Pobal. The Irish Local Development Network has three places on the Working Group and it is a matter for that body to select its nominees to fill these positions. It is also the responsibility of the representatives from each sector to consult with their nominating bodies, staff and other relevant stakeholders, as necessary, as part of this process.
I would also like to draw the Deputy’s attention to the fact that I met representatives of ILDN on 2 occasions personally in recent months to clarify policy issues.
