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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 101 together. The Land Development Agency (LDA) was established on an interim basis in September 2018, by way of an Establishment Order made under the Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) Act 1971. The Land Development Agency Act was recently signed in law and, on commencement, the LDA will be established as a commercial State...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Maternity Leave (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Councillors, like members of the Oireachtas, are office holders rather than employees. As such, they are not covered by the statutory framework for employees on issues such as maternity leave, sick leave and annual leave. As matters stand, however, under the provisions of Section 18 of the Local Government Act 2001, councillors may be absent from the role for maternity...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Traveller Accommodation Expert Review Report has 32 recommendations which can be broken down into 4 categories which are aimed at:   1. addressing research deficiencies, including how information is gathered and used; 2. removing any potential delays and obstacles in the planning system in terms of delivery; 3. increasing resources...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Building Regulations 1997-2019 set out minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings and works to ensure the health and safety of people in and around such buildings. They are subject to ongoing review in the interests of safety and the well-being of persons in the built environment and to ensure that due regard is taken of changes in construction techniques,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Government Reform (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: On 1 July 2021, with the agreement of Mr Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, I gave effect to new regulations made under section 142 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended. These new regulations implemented proposals approved by Government to reform the remuneration payable to local councillors, which rebalanced financial supports away from...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Development (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Our recently launched Housing for All plan sets out four pathways to a sustainable housing system. A key objective is that everyone in the State should have access to a home to purchase or rent at an affordable price, built to a high standard and in the right place, offering a high quality of life.  Aligned with our overall National Planning Framework...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Reviews (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Housing for All sets out a number of objectives with the aim of improving the functioning of the planning system including the comprehensive review and consolidation of planning legislation. The review forms one of the actions in Housing for All and is set in the context of the broad policy outlined therein.  The review is being overseen by the Attorney General and he has...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I am anxious to ensure that planning authorities are appropriately resourced to meet the demands of Housing for All, the National Development Plan and the Planning and Development (Amendment) (LSRD) Bill 2021. I recognise that there are changing work demands being placed on authorities from the strong terrestrial and marine planning legislation, and the monitoring required from development...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Government Reform (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: My Department has undertaken a range of funding initiatives through our key partners, local authorities and political parties with the objective of promoting a local government that is more reflective of the diverse communities that it represents.  In 2018, the Department engaged with the Immigrant Council of Ireland, where the Council outlined the very low...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The information requested is set out in the following table. - DERELICT SITES ACT RETURN - 2020 Local Authority: Kildare County Council Contact Name: Redacted Contact details Redacted ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Seaweed Harvesting (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: My responsibilities regarding seaweed are limited to the provisions of the Foreshore Act 1933 which, in terms of seaweed, involve my Department processing applications for the hand harvesting of seaweed which come before me for determination. Details on the background and future plans related to Seaweed Harvesting are set out in Chapter 20 of the National Marine Planning Framework and...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I move amendment No. 211: In page 124, to delete lines 1 to 6 and substitute the following: “(c) development permission is required for the maritime usage the subject of the application and the application for such permission has been refused in circumstances where no further step can be taken by the holder, or a court, in respect of that application.”. Section 139(c)...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Amendment No. 212 seeks to remove section 139(1)(c) completely and amendment No. 215 seeks to insert an additional clause in section 139 to the effect that the MARA may suspend automatic termination to facilitate the new application. These proposals have been somewhat superseded by amendments Nos. 211 and 214. I have to oppose both amendments on foot of this. The provisions are required to...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I move amendment No. 214: In page 124, line 20, to delete “subsection (1)(c)(ii)” and substitute “subsection (1)(c)”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Amendment No. 216 seeks to replace provisions relating to receivership or examinership. If I understand correctly, the intention behind this amendment, as was the case with amendments Nos. 210 and 213, is to facilitate continuity of activities, for example the continued operation of a ferry port, while the financial considerations are ongoing. I can appreciate why these measures appear...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Absolutely. The Taoiseach made a strong, robust statement on this when we were launching the national marine planning framework, stating that as we go through the negotiating process, the MARA will have the necessary resources. We are aware of the challenge. It will have to be well-resourced. The Government will ensure that.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I cannot pre-empt how a court case would work. The MARA would have to robustly defend the sanctions that it would have imposed should a holder take a case against it. It is up to the holder to conclusively prove it to the court. It is an independent process. The judge would adjudicate on it. It would be up to the holder to prove its case in court. I cannot say whether a court would...