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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability (17 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: The National Housing Strategy for people with a Disability (NHSPWD) 2011-2016 and associated National Implementation Framework were jointly published by my Department and the Department of Health. They set out the Government’s broad framework for the delivery of housing for people with disabilities and were developed as part of a coherent framework in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (17 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: My Department has engaged extensively with representatives of the local government sector and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform over recent months concerning the financial challenges facing local authorities as a consequence of the pandemic. €600m was allocated by Government to fund the cost of a six-month waiver of rates from 27 March to 27...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Programme (17 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: The Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 (the Act) introduced new streamlined arrangements to enable planning applications for strategic housing developments (SHDs) of 100 housing units or more, or student accommodation or shared accommodation developments of 200 bed spaces or more, to be made directly to An Bord Pleanála for determination. The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: An Bord Pleanála (17 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: The record management policy of An Bord Pleanála is a matter for the Board. Arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. This provides a speedy, efficient and cost effective system to address queries directly to the relevant bodies. The contact email address...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (11 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I thank Senator McGahon for raising this important matter. Project Ireland 2040, which was launched by the Government on 16 February 2018, is the overarching policy and planning framework for the social, economic and cultural development of Ireland. It includes a detailed capital investment plan for the period 2018 to 2027, the National Development Plan, NDP, 2018-2027 and the 20-year...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (11 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I again thank Senator McGahon for raising this issue. I will take on board all the merits he has put forward regarding this project, and he has discussed them at length with me in the past as well. It is important that projects such as this are supported. They are the core regeneration projects that will unlock the potential of our towns and that is the key aspect of what the URDF seeks to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Homelessness Strategy (11 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: My Department has been made aware of the recent deaths of several individuals who had been rough sleeping or accessing homelessness services. Each of those deaths is a tragedy for those involved and their loved ones to whom I extend my sympathies. Out of consideration for the families of the deceased, we should respect their privacy and not be drawn into speculation regarding the individual...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Homelessness Strategy (11 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I thank Senator Moynihan for raising this very important issue and her constructive comments. Homelessness is a major challenge and as a Government we have to work with might and main to secure the commitments contained within the programme for Government and ensure we respond to this issue with all of the armoury of the State.

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Motion (10 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I welcome the opportunity to express confidence in the Tánaiste and the Government. This motion has been manufactured by those in Sinn Féin who pretend to have morals and principles. It is from a party whose actions continue to belie its public statements in this House. Sinn Féin talks about credibility while, on the other hand, it protects and rewards its inner circle. It...

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Motion (10 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Urban Development (5 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I thank the Senator for raising this matter and for the opportunity to discuss the North Quays project in Waterford, and particularly Waterford City and County Council's bid for the North Quays under the urban regeneration project. As the Senator outlined in detail, this is a significant project for the region. The urban regeneration and development fund, URDF, funding is designed to unlock...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Urban Development (5 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I appreciate the urgency attached to it, which I mentioned. Urban regeneration reaches into other Departments because the core of regeneration is trying to get our five cities and large towns to unlock their potential.That is a key part of the national planning framework. I am working on this issue in the Department to ensure it is realised and delivered in communities. The work of Senator...

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I wish to share time with the Minister of State, Deputy Anne Rabbitte.

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I begin by thanking the Members of the House for a very informed and useful debate. What is very clear from this morning's debate is the devastating impact flooding has on citizens, on a local, regional and national scale, and in communities both urban and rural. It is also clear that all Members of the House share a common goal of minimising the impacts on people into the future, while at...

Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy Ó Broin for bringing forward this Bill and providing me with the opportunity to bring clarity to the issues raised. For reasons I will explain in more detail, the Government is not supporting the Bill. Before I explain, however, I wish to note with concern that Deputy Ó Broin did not avail of the services available from the Office of Parliamentary Legal Advisers....

Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Peter Burke: I did not make a sound when the Deputy's party colleagues were speaking, and they levelled accusations across the House about builders and developers, of whom I am not one. A little respect would go a long way for the Deputy's party, so I ask him not to shout people down.

Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Peter Burke: I am democratically elected here, I will have Deputy Ó Broin know. I am entitled to put forward my views and the Government's views.

Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Peter Burke: I ask the Deputy to have a little respect.

Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Peter Burke: Does the Leas-Cheann Comhairle think the Deputy's behaviour is fair?

Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2020)

Peter Burke: It is doubtful whether Sinn Féin has even done any meaningful research on the potential longer term impacts of the Bill, which I am happy to put on the record as they go to the heart of our planning system. Let us look first at what the Bill sets out to do. Specifically, it proposes to amend section 28 of the Planning and Development Act. Section 28 empowers the Minister with...