I propose to take Questions Nos. 607 and 617 together.
The current position in relation to water services schemes in Kildare is set out in Question No. 559 of 16 October 2007 and previous replies. The Draft Prosperous Local Area Plan was published for public consultation in April 2007. Zoning of land is addressed in the Draft Plan. I understand from Kildare County Council that the Draft Plan is currently at amendments stage and will shortly be presented to the elected members for adoption. In accordance with section 20 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended by the Planning and Development (Amendments) Act 2002, the making of a local area plan is a reserved function of the planning authority for the area and I have no function in relation to this. Furthermore, under the above Acts, reviewing or varying the Kildare County Development Plan 2005-2011 is also a reserved function of the elected members of Kildare County Council.