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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: There is a commitment in the programme for Government to prioritise new wind farm guidelines. Wind is important and it is important we are able to utilise it as part of the solution to moving to cleaner energy. Last week I got a reply to a parliamentary question on it. The reply from the Minister stated that the 2006 guidelines remain in force and that the Department of Housing, Local...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: -----no proper set-back distances from homes and no protection from shadow flicker and noise. Residents feel powerless and very frustrated by this-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: -----and it is disgraceful. I will conclude on this. Every one of the past four Governments promised to do this. Who is putting the brakes on it? I have a Bill before the House, if the Tánaiste wants to support that-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: -----or if he wants to bring in his own guidelines, that is fine. When will we finally have up-to-date wind guidelines that are fit for purpose with these huge, almost 600 ft. turbines?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: It would be great if it was before Christmas.

Tillage Sector: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I note that the two Ministers are here. Sometimes at debates here the senior Minister or the Minister of State do not attend but for most of this debate there were three Ministers present, comprising the Minister and two Ministers of State. While we might disagree on a lot of issues, it shows there is a seriousness about the...

Reform of the Defective Concrete Redress Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (15 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important motion. The issue of defective concrete was a huge problem in Leinster but what we are seeing in Donegal and down along the north west and western seaboard is catastrophic in both its scale and the effect it is having on families. The motion is very reasonable. It calls on the Government to "cease all partial remediation", to...

Cost of Disability: Motion [Private Members] (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: One in 12 people has a lifelong disability, which is roughly 8% of the population. How we treat these people presents a challenge for society. Two out of five people with a disability are at risk of poverty. One in five lives in absolute and consistent poverty. That is a shocking figure in itself. It is well documented that the cost of living is higher for people with disabilities. The...

Housing Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: It would be hard to oppose the Housing Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill. It is increasing the finance available, which is needed. The key issue is that it is at low interest rates. I do not know if a portion of it is coming from the European Investment Bank, the private markets or a mixture of both. The Minister of State might outline that in his reply. We are in the middle of a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: The opening statement sets out the mess very clearly. In the last three quarters of an hour, the witnesses have articulated many of the problems. I am shocked to hear the details of Mr. Doran’s case. As a committee, perhaps we should communicate directly with the Minister for housing and local government about that case. The concern I have personally, as a member of the committee...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: Mr. Doran outlined that the problems are on the outside of the building. It is a tinderbox.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: Yes, we could communicate directly. Normally, we do not do that but, in this case, it is a life-and-death issue. I know the witnesses are dealing with other cases but this particular case is serious.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: Yes, it would.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: The interior barriers are a real problem. I do not want to rush or be abrupt. There is an issue that has come up a few times with me in terms of the management companies. Roughly 25% are owner occupied. Should the board be the volunteer members? I would like a quick answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: It could be Clúid, or it could be a council representative on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: My experience is that the private landlords tend not to put anybody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: Mr. Montague has also outlined that there is no training. He said in his opening statement that some of them are paying themselves. I think it is a good thing to have volunteers on the board. I do not think they should be paid. He outlined the financial challenges, and I can see it. As he is talking, I can picture apartment complexes that were built during the Celtic tiger that are now...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: That is accurate. That is a shocking level, and it is something we need to deal with urgently. The scheme was announced two years ago, but nothing has been drawn down as of yet. There is a piece of work for us to do on that. I have a question on the common areas. Are the windows counted? Is there a legal document? I know people who are living in them. I have a relative living in one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: The witnesses also talked about regulations that have been drafted. They are with the Department of justice at the moment having been transferred over to the Department of local government. Is that correct? They said they are drafted three years, but we have not seen them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Multiple Unit Developments: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Brian Stanley: Has Mr. Montague seen them?