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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (22 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 61 together. My Department understand that in 2021 there were in the region of 3 full-time and 34 part-time vacant homes officers working in local authorities. In January 2022, my Department communicated with local authorities outlining that it is increasing the funding made available since 2018 from €50,000 to €60,000 per annum from...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Sites (22 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: The table below contains the information requested regarding the operation of the derelict sites levy, as per the most recent returns from local authorities relating to the year 2020. Figures for 2021 are not yet available. My Department recently issued Circular Letter PL 05/2022 requesting the submission of returns on the operation of the Derelict Sites Act in 2021. My Department continues...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: Senator Higgins's opposition to section 17 concerns technical drafting amendments with respect to remedial environmental impact statements as a result of the substantive changes in the Bill. I cannot accept the opposition to these sections. They comprise technical amendments necessary as a result of the repeal of section 177D and ancillary provisions relating to the decision of the board...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: Senator Higgins has detailed the reasons for her opposition to section 18. The section contains technical amendments with respect to remedial environmental impact statements as a result of the substantive changes to the Bill. I note the concerns raised by the Senator. However, the removal of the leave-to-apply process when applying for substitute consent is one of the core elements of the...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: We note Senator Higgins's opposition to section 19 of the Bill and the technical amendments with respect to the remedial environmental impact statements. We cannot accept the proposed opposition. These sections comprise technical amendments necessary as a result of the repeal of section 177D and ancillary provisions relating to the decision of the board on whether to grant leave to apply...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: I will address amendment No. 12, as tabled by Senator Higgins, which seeks to insert a new section 21 into the Bill relating to the thresholds of substitute consent. The amendment seeks to insert a provision whereby the provisions of this Bill, including the right to apply for substitute consent, shall not be applicable in respect of projects that have an estimated commercial value of...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: In relation to the additional application, section 16 is clear that they are linked to substitute consent. In relation to those who do not embark on substitute consent, the planning enforcement mechanism that currently operates with the local authority system would be enforced.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: Despite the proposed opposition to this section, it is essential to the operation of the Bill. As I articulated on previous amendments, it is technically essential to facilitate the leave process and is one of the core elements of the Bill. I want to deal with some of the points made regarding local authorities. Everything I do as Minister of State is to try to enhance powers of local...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: I thank Senators Boyhan and Higgins for their contributions. Amendment No. 13 seeks to insert a provision that provides for the laying of a report by the Minister before both Houses post the introduction of these proposed legislative amendments. Specifically, it seeks to impose a ministerial obligation to lay a report before both Houses of the Oireachtas within 18 months of the passing of...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: Amendment No. 14 seeks to insert a provision that provides for the laying of a report by the Minister before the Houses post introduction of the proposed legislative amendments. Similar to my response on amendment No. 13, amendment No. 14 seeks to impose a ministerial obligation to lay a report before the Houses of the Oireachtas, within six months of the passing of this Act, outlining the...

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (21 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: The Electoral Reform Bill 2022 sets out wide-ranging reforms to modernise our electoral structures and processes.It fulfils many of the electoral reform commitments described in the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future. I will now set out the main provisions of the Bill. Part 2 provides the legislative basis for the electoral commission. Chapter 3 of Part 2 sets out the governance...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Culture Policy (21 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: ‘Meanwhile Use’ refers to the short-term use of temporarily empty buildings or land until they can be brought back into permanent use. This could benefit those seeking venues for the Night-Time Economy (NTE), while also finding compatible uses by day e.g. as ‘pop up’ shops, community gardens, exhibition, cultural or co-working spaces. Typically, landowners offer...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (16 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and allowing me the opportunity to outline the position in relation to Irish Water's responsibility on this matter. The Water Services Acts 2007-2017 set out the arrangements in place for the delivery of water and waste water services by Irish Water, and for the scrutiny and oversight provisions that apply in respect of these arrangements. As the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (16 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputy again for raising this important issue and outlining the significant growth that has taken place in Ratoath. I will follow up with Irish Water on the contingency issue, which can be frustrating for citizens and residents when there is an outage, in terms of the mitigation measures put in place for that period, as well as in terms of communications. It is active on social...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (16 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy Ellis for raising this important matter. While the redevelopment of Ballymun Shopping Centre is a matter for Dublin City Council, I welcome the opportunity to provide the Deputy with an update. The former shopping centre site is an eight-acre main street one, the development potential of which was reviewed as part of the Ballymun local area plan 2017. The site has been...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (16 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy Ellis again for raising this matter. It is a matter for Dublin City Council, its members and the public to engage in the public consultation for the development of this site. Deputy McAuliffe, who is beside me, advises that the Taoiseach will be visiting on 11 July and I know from our work in the Department that the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (16 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: 154. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the financial supports that are in place for retailers to encourage the reuse of infrastructure on their premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31421/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (16 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: 156. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a latté levy on single-use drinks and food containers will be introduced as part of the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022 with the aim of reducing litter and the waste of resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31413/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (16 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a requirement to commit 20% of a retailer’s floor space to reuse and refill options is being considered as part of the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31414/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (16 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: 158. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a ban on plastic packaging on hardy fruit and vegetables is being considered as part of the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31415/22]