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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: Dr. D'Arcy has her hand raised.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: Ms Harvey and Dr. Rock have indicated that they wish to come in. Is that an old hand raised, Mr. Donovan? It is a new hand. We will go first to Ms Harvey and then Dr. Rock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I will let Dr. Rock have the last word as we are about to finish up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Urban Regeneration: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: Ms Harvey has actually had the last word then. We are out of time. It has been three hours of fascinating discussion and the committee appreciates the expertise of the witnesses and the time they have given the committee and their opening statements. It is quite obvious the role we have as a committee is focused on housing, planning, local government and heritage, but we have definitely...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (20 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: 78. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the outcome of the recent stakeholder and public engagement for the universal basic income for the arts scheme; and the timeline for its launch. [2571/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (20 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I was happy to see the public consultation launched on the basic income for the arts. It is welcome. I know the Minister has engaged extensively across the sector over the last 18 months during the pandemic. She is aware of the difficulties that the arts, entertainers and musicians have suffered through the pandemic, like many other people throughout the country. Will she outline to the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (20 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I will be quick. I congratulate the Minister on securing this scheme. It is vital. We know the level of creativity across the arts sector. Anything we can do to support and nurture that is to be welcomed. I note that the Government has agreed a new public holiday on St. Brigid's Day, which will give us a great opportunity to celebrate creativity and entertainment across the country as we...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: 210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied); the estimated cost to return the rail line to the standard required for passenger use; his views on the benefit of rail connectivity being maintained between Dublin to Rosslare to Waterford to Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63301/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Industrial Relations (19 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: 375. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the campaign organised by a number of trade unions seeking greater supports for those who work in the community and voluntary sectors which includes calls for pay increases and the establishment of a collective bargaining forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63437/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: 119. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the review of the Large-Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2524/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency: Chairman Designate (20 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: Today, we are to engage with the chairman designate of the Land Development Agency, LDA. I welcome to today's meeting Mr. Cormac O'Rourke, chairman designate of the LDA, and Mr. John Coleman, chief executive officer of the LDA. The opening statement furnished by the agency has been circulated. Standing Order 96 provides that the committee has the power to require that the chairperson...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency: Chairman Designate (20 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. O'Rourke. The witnesses will be aware that the work of the LDA is of great importance and interest to the committee. The committee spent a lot of time on the Land Development Agency Bill last year, and the Affordable Housing Bill, which brings cost rental into legislation for the first time ever. Many of us have worked long on this to see it in legislation. Mr. Coleman had...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency: Chairman Designate (20 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I will move on to the Sinn Féin slot. I call Deputy Ó Broin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency: Chairman Designate (20 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: We will now move to the Fine Gael slot. Who from Fine Gael wishes to take that? I will move to the Green Party's slot. I call Deputy Duffy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency: Chairman Designate (20 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: Yes, we hear Deputy Duffy loud and clear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency: Chairman Designate (20 Jan 2022)

Steven Matthews: I think Deputy Higgins is now back from her Dáil duties so I will go back to the Fine Gael slot. Perhaps she is not online yet. I will move to the Independent slot and Deputy O'Donoghue.