Local Authority Boundaries.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2006

Tuesday, 16 May 2006

Ceisteanna (483)

Arthur Morgan

Ceist:

544 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the negative effects the failure to achieve a boundary extension in Limerick has particularly had on parts of the Moyross area and in further view of the wishes of the residents he will give a commitment to enable the three estates to join the Moyross local authority estate and become part of Limerick City; and the timeframe within which this change will take place. [18011/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

I have already communicated to Limerick City Council in relation to proposed city boundary changes, that it would be premature to pursue such proposals without making the best possible effort to build local consensus on a viable way forward. I have stressed the need to develop the Limerick/Shannon Gateway to its full potential, in line with the National Spatial Strategy, and there are a number of options which can be explored by the three local authorities involved in advance of any direction from central Government. I am today meeting the Managers from Limerick City, Limerick County and Clare County Councils to explore the issues in this regard.