Results 241-260 of 962 for speaker:Francis Noel Duffy

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Policy (15 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 361. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will engage with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider the recommendations outlined in a recent article by the Economic Social and Research Institute (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31380/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies (15 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 1108. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the work of the interdepartmental group chaired by her Department to examine misuse of vehicles, namely scramblers and quad bikes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30692/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I know Deputy Ó Broin also looks at constituencies and where votes are. There are 43,000 houses in my constituency. It is very difficult to get around to 43,000 houses. There is an electorate of 100,000 and that would probably be higher if everybody had the vote. Given the time constraints and everything else there is to do, it is very difficult to canvass in a particular area. I...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: On foot of my amendments Nos. 205 and 210, the Minister has committed to increasing the provision of public housing on public land, which I thank him for as it would be felt positively by many people over the proposed 20-year lifespan of the LDA. A core policy of the Green Party is 100% public housing on public land, which I continue to call for. I led the initial programme for Government...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I move amendment No. 205: In page 46, line 7, after “50 per cent,” to insert “or comprising 80 per cent in urban areas with a population of more than 75,000 people,”

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I move amendment No. 210: In page 46, line 11, after “50 per cent,” to insert “or comprising 80 per cent in urban areas with a population of more than 75,000 people,”.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I thank the witnesses for their participation and wisdom. For millennia, minority groups, young people and not least women have been prohibited from electoral participation. While in living memory everyone has been able to participate there is a legacy of non-participation. I completely support gender quotas and full society participation in our political system. My question is short and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Referendum Campaigns (22 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 326. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the referendum on the right to housing will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33424/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (22 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 327. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the terms of reference for the Commission on Housing will be published; if the membership of the Commission will include relevant experts within the housing sector such as architects, academics and experts in sustainable planning, homelessness and rental market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33425/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 388. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will give consideration to awarding accreditation to those enrolled in the National Training Programme for SNAs: Certificate in Inclusive School Support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33426/21]

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I thank the Minister for bringing this Bill forward at this critical time. The Green Party has long championed and campaigned for affordable sustainable housing solutions, especially now in this housing crisis. I look forward to engaging with the Minister on the Bill to try to strengthen it for tenants and homeowners. The Bill offers a great opportunity and gateway to introduce new housing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (24 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 47. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the projections and targets that have been made for the delivery of cost-rental units by his Department for 2022; the funding that will be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33422/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 411. To ask the Minister for Health if the vaccination programme has been readjusted to include the prioritisation of pregnant women as advised by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee; when pregnant women will be vaccinated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26331/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 412. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider accepting proof of vaccination from Irish citizens returning to Ireland who have received vaccinations (details supplied) in order to waive mandatory hotel quarantine in which such citizens have the capacity to quarantine and self-isolate at home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26332/21]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: The programme for Government commits to the development of the town centre first policy. Revitalising our towns through the town centre first model will make them more livable and viable. It will create employment and bring people back to living in the heart of our towns in line with the 15-minute city concept. The Green Party supports a sustainable and progressive vision for rural...

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: The Green Party firmly believes that the primary remit of the Land Development Agency should be to utilise public land for 100% public housing. This would tackle the current affordability crisis by increasing the provision of affordable housing for purchase and rent. When we were negotiating the programme for Government last year the LDA was set to provide 60% private housing on public...

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I move amendment No. 3: In page 7, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: ““community housing trust” has meaning given to it by section 6(3);”. I thank the Minister for bringing the Bill before the House. A year ago I was quite unsure about the programme for Government. However, just one year on, and following much discourse and negotiation,...

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: We will withdraw the amendment. We are happy to pursue the concept with the Minister.