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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Strategies (15 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: A new strategy to replace the National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability 2016-2021 is currently under development for the period 2022-2027. The first round of consultation on the new strategy was held in April 2021 and a second round of consultation will be held in the Autumn. The new Strategy is expected to be in place by 31 December 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: With a view to supplementing the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Grant Scheme which was announced earlier this year by my colleague, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and further to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, a package of amending planning regulations were made on 30 April 2021 to assist in facilitating outdoor dining as well as increased vibrancy and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rural Schemes (15 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: Under the Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Rural Housing 2005, issued under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, planning authorities are required to frame the planning policies in their development plans in a balanced and measured way that ensures the housing needs of rural communities are met, while avoiding excessive urban-generated housing. ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Sites (15 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: Section 63(3) of the Local Government Act 2001 provides that, subject to law, a local authority is independent in the performance of its functions. As such, it is a matter for each local authority to control its own land assets. The Land Development Agency (LDA) is currently developing a register of all relevant public lands, which is lands owned by public bodies in population areas...

Acquisition of Development Land (Assessment of Compensation) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: I thank all the Deputies for their engagement. For my period in the Chamber, I have listened very carefully and with interest to many of the contributions made. It has been useful to have an opportunity to explain the Government position to the Members of the House and to hear their views on the long-standing question of how best we can ensure a share of increased land value arising from...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy Ó Broin for his amendments. The Government has two amendments in this grouping, Nos. 103 and 105. These amendments are technical amendments to provide that the appointment of the board and chair of the board will be subject to the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The provision as currently drafted provides that the Minister appoints individuals...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: I move amendment No. 103: In page 16, line 25, after “Minister” to insert “, with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: I move amendment No. 105: In page 16, line 26, after “Minister” to insert “, with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform,”.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (15 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: 797. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the qualifying conditions for the school transport scheme will be reviewed to reduce the current radius of 4.8 kilometres as the qualification distance for the scheme; when the scheme was last reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31605/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (16 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: As part of the Government’s Economic Recovery Plan on 1 June, I announced an extension of the current commercial rates waiver for an additional 3 months, covering July to September. The waiver is intended to continue supporting eligible businesses as they adjust to the reopening of the economy and recover from the impact of the pandemic. The businesses eligible for the waiver in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (16 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 112 together. The funding system that applies to local authorities in Ireland is a complex one, as those authorities derive their income from a variety of sources including commercial rates, charges for goods and services and funding from Central Government including my Department but also other government departments and state agencies. Most of the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Quarrying Sector (16 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: Under planning legislation, enforcement of unauthorised development is a matter for the relevant planning authority, which can take action if a development does not have the required permission, or where the terms of a permission have not been met. There are extensive enforcement provisions provided for in Part VIII of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended (the Act), with a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Quarrying Sector (16 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: Planning statistics are compiled by each planning authority on an annual basis for collation and publication on my Department’s website, at the following link: . The data collected relates to the total number of applications and decisions for all developments that require planning permission, broken down by year and planning authority. However, the data is not broken down by reason for...

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: This is a straightforward amendment for a minor wording omission. It adds the word “the” into a sentence.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: It is noted and has been mentioned in regards to Senator Moynihan in terms of the Committee Stage debate. It has gone from 30 years to 40 years. We have taken into account the views of Senators and the House and I hope this creates a good balance.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: This group consists of Government amendment No. 15 and a series of amendments from Senators Higgins, Ruane and Black. Amendments Nos. 15 to 17, inclusive, deal with management costs for cost-rental homes so I will address this point before going on to address amendment No. 18, which concerns adaptation and retrofitting. It is certainly not the intention that excessive management costs will...

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: May I reply?

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: Senator Higgins made a valid point concerning those with disabilities. We are working on an update in the Department. Our new strategy for people with disabilities will be incorporated into the Housing for All plan. The model will be reviewed, but we want to prove that it works in the first instance, which is a significant consideration. There have been 1,600 submissions to the new...

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: I will respond when Senators are finished.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I will now address amendment No. 19 as tabled by Senators Boyhan, Keogan and Norris, amendment No. 20 as tabled by Senators Higgins, Ruane and Black, together with amendment No. 22 as tabled by Senators Warfield, Boylan and others. Following on from the discussion on these points on Committee Stage, I certainly understand the positive intentions behind these...