The language condition approved by councillors on Friday will apply to all proposed new housing developments of two houses and more to go ahead in Cork Gaeltacht areas. The language condition was among a number of variations which got the green light at the special meeting of the Council. AdvertisementThe same response states, however, that the National Planning Statement on Gaeltacht housing will come into effect during the autumn. In the Cork Gaeltacht, there are two language planning areas, Muskerry and Cape Clear. The Department of Housing also clarified whether there would be a public consultation on the National Planning Statement on Gaeltacht housing.