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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (11 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: We voted with the Government on carbon tax.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (11 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 25. To ask the Taoiseach the expected timeline for the citizen’s assemblies committed to in the programme for Government. [23379/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (11 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: I will ask the Taoiseach a question on the Stardust inquests. The families who lost loved ones in the Stardust fire have been waiting more than 41 years for truth and justice. They cannot be left waiting any longer. The Taoiseach has acknowledged that given the length of time the inquest will run, the juries will need to be paid. As the Taoiseach will know, neither the Coroners Act 1962...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (11 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 102. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a regulatory impact assessment was carried out on the Croí Cónaithe Cities Fund; if an assessment of its impact was carried out; if so, the findings of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23895/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (11 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 131. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he undertook a cost-benefit analysis or a cost evaluation analysis of the Croí Cónaithe Cities Fund; if so, the findings of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23781/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 132. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of social homes that were delivered in 2021 under Part V arrangements; the number of these Part V agreements that were long-term leases; the breakdown of same showing Part V delivery and a breakdown between acquisitions and leases for each local authority area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (11 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 186. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the total amount spent on rent supplement in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23529/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 205. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24010/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 206. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24011/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 207. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24012/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (12 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 342. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider adding homeless services workers to the Covid-19 front-line bonus payment in recognition of their efforts throughout the national lockdowns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24009/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: I will start on some of the issues that have been discussed. One issue which is brought up with me a great deal by older residents in my constituency is exactly as Deputy Ó Broin has stated, which is that some people want to stay in their family home. They have a long and strong emotional connection there, with all of their memories. They completely want that and this needs to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: Could I ask a question on that issue, please? The idea of these very high quality housing schemes for older people with services, facilities and activities are very successful and attractive. These can be facilitated if some land is zoned specifically for that use. If it is an up-zoning, it increases the value. Otherwise, in a full residential zoning, investors are always going to go for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank Ms Timmins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank Ms Larthwell for that reply. The Department is trying to facilitate social housing models which could mean not-for-profit approved housing bodies, AHBs, being involved in the management of this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: Sure, but that aspect is being looked at. That would be attractive for some people who would want to go down that route and it might increase the usage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: A lot of good points have been made that emphasise the variety of issues that are involved. I would welcome the views of any of our guests as to whether a dedicated zoning for affordable housing that includes housing for older people or specific zoning for housing for older people would be a way of ensuring that more land and sites are available. Some very good points have been made about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: On adult safeguarding legislation, former Senator, Colette Kelleher, introduced a Bill on and there was political consensus that this would be advanced. There are commitments in the programme for Government but we are still waiting on it. We need it in terms of a fair deal but we really need it in terms of many other areas as well. I would make the point as strongly as possible that this...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (17 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing and infrastructure unit of his Department. [22094/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (17 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the housing and infrastructure unit of his Department. [23380/22]