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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 146. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the recently published Eurostat data showing that rents in Ireland rents are rising at one of the fastest rates in the EU; the actions he will take to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3574/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 147. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the recent record levels of people accessing emergency accommodation; the action he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3575/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Supply Board (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 176. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the ongoing ESB utilities delays for new builds; when these delays are expected to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3756/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 231. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what sections of the Electoral Reform Act 2022 have yet to be commenced; if there is a timeline for the commencement of these sections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3863/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 232. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide details of the proposed amendments to building regulations regarding fire safety and proposals in relation to smoke toxicity and building materials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3864/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: It is clearly a very useful approach, but I take it from Mayo County Council's opening statement that it needs to acquire land banks in addition to those derelict and vacant sites. Could Mr. Kelly talk us through the challenges around that or what could be done to assist local authorities in that regard? Vacant, derelict and infill sites are very important as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: Mr. Cronin may proceed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank the officials for appearing before the committee. I welcome this Bill. It is hugely important. I agree with Senator Boyhan about the four-week period for public consultation. By the time members of the public know the consultation is open and running, which takes a bit of time, the four weeks may be finished. It is four weeks on paper but it does not give people an opportunity at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: I am sorry to interrupt. I appreciate this reference is there regarding the ocean environment policy statement and that it states this should take this element into account, as appropriate, and gives a comprehensive list in this regard. My point is on the proposed Bill itself. Apart from those references about taking these aspects into account, there are no other links into that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: I am sorry, but on this point, will the navy be given resources concerning acoustic monitoring if it is engaged in enforcement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: That is great but given the importance of carbon-rich habitats, should they not be mentioned in the Bill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: I appreciate that rationale but in terms of climate change, carbon-rich habitats in our oceans are incredibly important so it seems strange to have legislation on marine protected areas that does not even mention that. I appreciate not wanting to have a long list but this is of incredible strategic importance to us in our climate change strategy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: The heads allow for monitoring but there is no obligation for monitoring. The Minister can appoint someone to monitor. Monitoring is incredibly important for this to work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: I appreciate the answer but according to the heads as they are written, monitoring can take place and someone can be appointed, not that he or she shall be. That is my concern. It is quite loose.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: If we are all agreed that monitoring is key, it should not be discretionary. We must imagine a scenario where a Minister at some point in the future is not interested in or hostile to this when we have passed legislation that allows him or her not to appoint anyone to monitor. We must protect against that scenario ever happening.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regulatory Bodies (31 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 340. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there is any mechanism, either through the Approved Housing Body Regulatory Authority or any other means, for employees or tenants of an approved housing body to make a report confidentially or a protected disclosure where they believe management is acting in a way that is damaging to the organisation or tenants; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Missing Persons (31 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 372. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if contact has been made with Spanish authorities in order to continue the search for a missing person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4710/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (31 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 526. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the proportion of children who require childcare in the Howth and Sutton area of County Dublin; the number of available spaces; if there are plans for new childcare facilities to be built; the action he will take to rectify the lack of childcare in the area; and if he will make a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (1 Feb 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he is intending to establish new Cabinet subcommittees. [4447/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (1 Feb 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: Is any Cabinet subcommittee examining how investment funds are buying homes? The Government has defended the role of investment funds and their special tax treatment citing the need to attract investment to build new housing. However, new research by Pierce Daly shows that more second-hand homes have been bought up by investment funds than new builds. This pushes up the price of housing as...