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- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Social Welfare Eligibility (13 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: I again thank Senator Maria Byrne for raising this very important point. As she is probably aware, the Department reviews and changes means tests on an ongoing basis. Over the last three budgets, changes have been introduced to the means test for the fuel allowance, disability allowance, working family payment, farm assist, carer's allowance, blind pension and the one-parent family payment....
- Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Motion (12 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 30th June, 2023.
- Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Motion (12 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: No. I will move the first two motions and I will make a comment on the third motion.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: (12 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 23rd June, 2023.
- Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: (12 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 30th June, 2023. The Deputies who are members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage have already made comments. At...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: The decision on the timing of the referendum is one for Cabinet. The issues the Deputy raises in respect of Irish Water would cause us concern. We will take up those matters directly with Irish Water. We want it to provide a service that is efficient and timely for the public. If Deputy Cahill has specific instances, he might bring them to my attention and I will take them up directly...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: A memo for Government and the legislation is going for the Cabinet's consideration this week. It will have to consider both. The timing of the election is entirely a decision for the Cabinet. 1 o’clock We are honouring our commitment to the people of Limerick. A plebiscite was held. The legislation and the amendment has gone to Cabinet this week.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Septic Tanks (11 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator Cummins for raising this important matter and giving me the opportunity to address it. As he will be aware, the Department provides funding for water services in areas of rural Ireland where no Uisce Éireann water services are available. The Department's rural water programme uses Exchequer funding to deliver improvements to water services throughout the rural water...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Septic Tanks (11 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: I again thank Senator Cummins for raising this important matter. The Department is very conscious of all the issues he raises, including the level of the grant and the exclusion of certain categories on the basis of data registration. We want to have a comprehensive review. I accept that timing is of the essence. The EPA report more particularly puts it further in context. I assure...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (11 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator Hoey for raising the important matter of the retirement gratuity payable to local authorities. It is a matter of which I am acutely aware. It came up when I was taking part in a session on local government on Wednesday, 28 June. More particularly, I have spoken at length with the AILG, the Local Authorities Members Association, LAMA, and councillors nationwide. I travel to...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (11 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: I again thank the Senator for raising the important matter of councillors' retirement gratuity. I will make a couple of points. I have been in this role for a relatively short time. I have given priority to councillors' security costs and there are also the issues of the gratuity for councillors and getting maternity leave for women councillors embedded. The views Senator Hoey expressed...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Planning Issues (11 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator Currie for raising this matter. I want to give a bit of context because she is going in on a planning issue. The national planning framework 2018 recognises the importance of the provision of childcare facilities, specifying that: the continued provision and enhancement of facilities and amenities for children and young people, such as childcare, schools, playgrounds,...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Planning Issues (11 Jul 2023)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Senator once again for raising this important matter. She has identified the issues. In her view, it is now about process. A review is currently under way of the planning guidelines for childcare facilities. Second, officials from my Department and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth are engaging in updating the section 28 Childcare...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023) Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Cathaoirleach and members for affording me the opportunity to present to the committee these three sets of proposed draft planning regulations. The three sets of draft regulations consist of Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023; Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023; and Planning and Development (Amendment)...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023) Kieran O'Donnell: I do not have specific figures with me today but I will provide them-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023) Kieran O'Donnell: That is okay. We do not have specific details but the Department is aware that some local authorities are taking action in this regard. It is something we can follow up with them.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023) Kieran O'Donnell: The Deputy is probably aware councils are independent in their duties.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023) Kieran O'Donnell: The officials are aware of the cases in Fingal, Kildare and south Dublin and they have followed up. There are two different issues here. On the issue today, as the Deputy is probably aware, there is a Cabinet sub-committee and a humanitarian response. That is a whole-of-government approach. They have come back and made this request. The five years is important in getting people to come...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023) Kieran O'Donnell: The €2,500 is the same fee for pre-consultation for large-scale residential developments, LSRD. That is the basis of the fee. If someone has an opinion and go forward for full application, it depends on the circumstances. If there is not an environmental impact assessment, EIA, involved, it is double; if there is, it is treble the fee. It is a maximum of €100,000 or...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023) Kieran O'Donnell: I can confirm-----