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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Mar 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I move amendment No. 664: In page 219, line 34, after “section 95” to insert “and subject to the limitations set out in associated regulations”. All three amendments arise from engagement with Irish Water in advance of the amendment stage of the Bill and there is a concern. Obviously the premise of the Bill is about advancing the delivery of infrastructure,...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Mar 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: This section was of particular concern to Uisce Éireann representatives because they felt that one of the few elements of the planning system that works well is their engagement with local authorities with regard to applications for infrastructure. There is certainty and there are solid timelines. Their fear - perhaps it is a misreading of the Bill on their behalf - is a concern worth...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Mar 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: It would be interesting to know why, given the focus of the Bill, we felt the need to so radically reform this section, this process. As I said, it is not an area of the planning system that would appear to add to the overall delays. In fact, the new process may actually lead to further delays. Does the Minister accept that?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Mar 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: There definitely needs to be more engagement with some of the utility companies on it because-----

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Mar 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I know from the engagement - I am looking at my notes here - that their concern is that it essentially adds more time at this stage, and I think-----

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Mar 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: On that basis, Chair, I am happy to withdraw the amendments. I will refer to that when we come to them.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Mar 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I will withdraw this amendment on the basis of the discussion and with the view to revisiting the issue on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Mar 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I move amendment No. 665: In page 219, line 37, to delete “Where” and substitute “In exceptional circumstances, where”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Mar 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I move amendment No. 667: In page 220, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: “(5) The Minister may by regulations provide for such situations where exceptional circumstances arise, either generally or with reference to any particular category of development scheme appeals, where it appears to him or her to be necessary, by virtue of exceptional circumstances, to do so...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I move amendment No. 691: In page 237, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following: "(7) Where the Minister considers it necessary or expedient that decisions under this section, in relation to applications of a particular class or classes be determined as expeditiously as is consistent with objectives of maritime spatial planning and principles of proper planning and sustainable...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: Based on the Minister's response, I am happy to withdraw the amendment. Does the Cathaoirleach wish me to address the other amendments in the grouping?

Anniversary of the Introduction of the Smoking Ban: Statements (11 Apr 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I acknowledge the Minister of State, Deputy Colm Burke, who was a colleague on the Committee of Public Accounts. He added greatly to the body and, in fact, we missed him this morning. I wish him well in his role, in particularly with regard to public health and considering the recommendations of the citizens' assembly on drugs, which I will come back to. It is interesting that Deputy...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I move amendment No. 711: In page 250, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following: “(3) The Commission shall remain free to determine whether or not there exists a material contravention before these restrictions apply.”.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 Apr 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [14244/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (9 Apr 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 749. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to carry out a review of the pension contributions of a person (details supplied). [14138/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 Apr 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 1537. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14981/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 Apr 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: 1578. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the hip operation for a person (details supplied). [15180/24]

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I have withdrawn it.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Paul McAuliffe: I move amendment No. 734: In page 268, between lines 14 and 15 to insert the following: "(4) In making a decision under subsection (1) in relation to a material alteration request to extend a permission that has been commenced (within the meaning of section 166(4)(a)) or is, or has been, the subject of judicial review proceedings (within the meaning of section 166(4)(b)), the deciding...