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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: It is not considered necessary for areas outside the rent pressure zones. That is our view on it.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: It is not something I am fully aware of, but we still consider it correct to keep it as it is. As the Deputy said, it is still an important provision in the Bill. The short-term tourist letting Bill is on its way as well and that will complement it. We can look it up in terms of the regulations if that is of any use with this. The Deputy makes valuable points about its enforcement. Even...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: In his opening comments, the Deputy stated that it was good legislation when it was introduced by the then Minister, Eoghan Murphy, and it was supported by the Opposition at the time. I gave a commitment that we would look at the wording in the regulations if that is of any help. The advertising element is not a matter for the planning Bill. As I said, the short-term tourist letting Bill...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: We can do that, yes.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: In answer to the last question, it is in section 4.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Yes. In response to Deputy McAuliffe's question, work is under way on the preparation of the regulations. The aim is to bring exempted developments into regulations. In our view, it is more appropriate that the principal of it be in the Bill and the detail set out in the regulations. The regulations will need Oireachtas approval. That might give assurance. It will broadly replicate what...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Not on Report Stage, but perhaps by the time it gets to the Seanad. I think so.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: That would be our intention. As members see in section 4, there is a definition of what exempted developments are. That will be moved into regulations. At that point there will be an opportunity for the Oireachtas to-----

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: We will share them as soon as possible.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: It depends on the way you interpret that.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Yes. It will be in line with section 4 of the 2000 Act. I can give that assurance.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: My understanding is the 2000 Act would be in place until the regulations are in place so there would be a transitional arrangement. It would be clear from the time the regulations are brought in that there would still be a consistency there.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: That is it, as set out in section 9. We will bring in further transitional measures on Report Stage as needed.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Yes, specifically in relation to this.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Yes, if it is required.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: That is it. Section 9(1) on exempted developments is the-----

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: Yes.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: As I stated, it will be if it is needed.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: It is there as a precaution just in case it is.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Noonan: There will be an overall review of the Bill to ensure that all transitions are addressed. We will deal with that on Report Stage.