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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: Deputy Ó Broin had indicated.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: It is not my intention to suspend. I had intended to do the full three hours and as we commenced at 4.30 p.m., that will bring us up to 7.30 p.m. I will not stop the debate in any way. However, I would like to avoid us having to be here on Friday so I hope we can make some progress.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: We will finish as close to 7.30 p.m. as possible.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 52 has been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 54 has been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 55 has been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: In light of that does the Deputy wish to withdraw the amendment?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: That was very constructive.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: There are several sections without amendments, but we will adjourn now at 7.30 p.m. as we agreed. I thank the Minister of State and the members for a very constructive engagement.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Derelict Sites (16 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 11. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a derelict property tax; if he will replace the derelict site levy that would be implemented by the Revenue Commissioners; if any research has been carried out by his Department into this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31302/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Derelict Sites (16 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I wish to hear the Minister of State's views on the introduction of a derelict property tax. Will the Government consider replacing the current derelict sites levy with a derelict property tax to be collected by Revenue? Has the Department done any research on this matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Derelict Sites (16 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank the Minister of State. I am glad he referenced the Derelict Sites Act because it needs to be addressed. I have introduced a Private Members' Bill to address the issues involved and I hope it will be considered by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It is the taxation aspect of it that I am interested in, which is the responsibility of the Department of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Derelict Sites (16 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: The CPO process is one that local authorities can use as a last resort when there is no movement but the introduction of a tax would serve as a land and building activation measure. Sometimes property owners just need a nudge in the right direction and introducing a tax would serve as a nudge. I am aware that the reasons for vacancy and dereliction are many and nuanced. The Joint Committee...

Emissions in the Transport Sector Report: Motion (16 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I commend the committee and the members of it who are in the Chamber on another excellent report. The output from the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action, chaired by Deputy Leddin, is exceptional. We each have ten minutes to talk about transport and planning but we would need hours. In fact, Deputy Leddin and I have spent hours talking about transport planning. We have often...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 112. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the level of funding drawn down by Wicklow County Council under the electric vehicle public charge point grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28454/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 288. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the existing costs associated with maintaining a driving licence for persons over the age of 70 years; if any consideration is being given to reducing these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29724/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 645. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29473/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 646. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29476/22]