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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: We in Labour are also looking for time this week to debate the situation in RTÉ in light of the leaked report on job losses. Indeed, our thoughts are with all those workers in RTÉ who have learnt that one in five of them, some 400 workers, may see their jobs cut as part of these proposed cuts. I echo the words of the RTÉ trade union group and the National Union of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Minister for his response and I welcome the announcement of Ireland’s renewed support for the International Criminal Court, but this is a war on children and it requires a firm and clear response from the Government. While we need to continue all forms of constructive engagement to secure the release of Emily Hand and the 40 Irish citizens who are trapped and effectively...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: In Gaza, hospitals are turning into morgues. That is the chilling warning from the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC. We are hearing increasingly desperate reports from the United Nations, Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF, and other aid workers on the ground telling us hospitals are overwhelmed due to Israel's complete siege on Gaza and the ongoing bombardment with air...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 44. To ask the Taoiseach the number of Senior Officials Group meetings in relation to the Government’s response to the war in Ukraine; the Government Departments, that were represented at each meeting, in tabular form [49904/23]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 45. To ask the Taoiseach if he will publish minutes and or memoranda attached to meetings of the Senior Officials Group in relation to the Government’s response to the war in Ukraine in 2023. [49905/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 270. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has made representations to the Minister for Justice in respect of moving responsibility for the regulation of multi-unit developments and related legislation from the Department of Justice to his Department. [49842/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 272. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on his Department’s work in relation to a review of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011; and if he will report on his representations to the Minister for Justice in respect of same. [49845/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 271. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is satisfied by the rate of implementation of the Housing for All plan in respect of putting in place regulations under sections 18 and 19 of the Multi-Units Development Act 2011; and the reason for the delay in putting such regulations in place. [49843/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Bodies (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 274. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on his Department’s attendance at Senior Officials Group meetings in respect of the Government’s response to the war in Ukraine. [49906/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 280. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the rationale for delaying the extension of the child benefit payment to 18-year-olds in full-time education until August 2024. [49903/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Management Companies (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 313. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to create a register of owner management companies (OMCs) detailing information, such as the size of the development they oversee; and if she will make a statement on the adequacy of existing data on OMCs. [49841/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Building Regulations (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 344. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will make a statement on the appropriateness of responsibility for the regulation of multi-unit developments and related legislation resting with her Department; and if she has made representations to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in respect of transferring responsibility for same to his...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Building Regulations (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 345. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in providing for regulations under the section 18 and 19 of the Multi-Units Development Act 2011. [49844/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 621. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale for not appointing a contract for a second veterinary school to the University of Limerick; his plans for the provision of extra veterinary education places; whether further information on his plans for same will feature in his Department’s statement of strategy; and if he will report on his representations to the Minister...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Under a Fianna Fáil housing Minister - one from the Minister's own party - homelessness has reached record levels in the lifetime of this Government. We warned last year that the failure to extend the ban on evictions would lead to a massive increase in the number of people without a home. Sadly, that has come to pass. The September homelessness figures were published a fortnight ago,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I note recent reports that the Minister has not ruled himself out of the running as a candidate for the European Commission. It is more appropriate for the Government to focus on matters closer to home. With respect, the Minister did not answer my specific question about whether Dublin City Council's funding for restoring voids has been cut. I appreciate that this is a bigger issue than...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (9 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Minister of State. In reply to questioning by the Labour Party of him and the Minister previously, we heard that ending the scourge of vacancy and dereliction is a priority for the Government. We are delighted if that is the case but the reality is that it appears a very much hands-off approach to this is being taken by central government. With respect, the Tánaiste has...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (9 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Minister of State for that assurance. It is certainly very welcome to hear additional funding will be made available. Perhaps the Minister of State will explain precisely what level of funding will be available and whether it will ensure local authorities can tackle the real scourge of vacancy and dereliction, particularly in local authority and social homes. There are...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (9 Nov 2023)

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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (9 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 84. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the prevalence of vacancy and dereliction; his further views on the adequacy of Housing for All as a means of converting voids; if he will report on his representations to the Minister for Finance in respect of the number of vacant homes which may be subject to the vacant homes tax; his plans to address delays in...