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Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: There has been a lot of talk from the Government about recognising the work of essential workers during the pandemic, that things will be different and that, for those workers who carried us through the pandemic, there will be payback. One group of workers that have not been talked about enough, but who were absolutely essential and worked throughout the pandemic, are private security...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: It certainly does.

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: We will get there.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the public conversation on the well-being framework for Ireland. [57557/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the progress made on the economic recovery plan published by his Department in May 2021. [57558/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council.. [57556/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: The Taoiseach mentioned that under the framework for well-being, particular groups were being looked at, and that NESC produced a report on building a new relationship between voluntary organisations and the State, including disability groups in that sector. I will repeat a point that I have made previously to the Taoiseach. In the area of disability, we are failing at many levels. Covid...

Workplace Ventilation (Covid-19) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I am glad the Government is not opposing our Bill on ventilation and the need for clean air in workplaces, but we need more than that. We need critical urgency in taking on this issue and legislating for a proper level of ventilation, air filtration and clean air standards. There are two ways to respond to a pandemic. It is understandable when we are facing a new situation that there are...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I move amendment No. 11: In page 6, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: “(ea) details of the manner in which obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability, with due regard to the principle of universal design and regulations under Statutory Instrument Number 513 of 2010, have been reflected in the proposed...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I expect a clamour of support from others on the committee for these amendments. I dispute that this is not a special planning process. There is access for the planners to meetings in advance of large-scale developments. We will be discussing later how they consume significant resources, about which local authorities are concerned. Staffing resources and so on that the local authorities...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I move amendment No. 13: In page 6, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: "(ea) details of the manner in which the local development plan or county development plan of the local authority in which the site is located is reflected in the proposed development;". This would require that any application for a large-scale residential development include specific local objectives,...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: As we are speaking to the group, amendment No. 14 refers specifically to the specific local objectives. These are not mentioned in the amendment to the Bill to which the Minister referred.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Yes.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I will consider the Minister's response and reflect prior to Report Stage.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Yes. They are along similar lines to Deputy O'Callaghan's, which I support. Deputy Ó Broin also had one, which I presume I support.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: This is the left coming together.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2021)

Richard Boyd Barrett: These are major developments that will have a big impact. They are not just an individual house or small development but will comprise 100 or 200 units, depending on whether they are residential or student, and will have a big impact on areas. If they are going to work and not negatively impact on a community or get a hostile reaction, and be a good development that will add to any area, we...