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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I am determined to ensure that housing policy must address the needs of all those who experience social exclusion in our society.  To this end, my Department is working to put in place the structures at local and national level to underpin this policy. The Government continues to support the Traveller and Roma Strategy, and in that context, in accordance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Rural Housing 2005, were issued under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and require planning authorities 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.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Maritime Jurisdiction (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Maritime Area Planning (MAP) Bill sets out proposed procedures for forward planning and project level assessments of specific proposals under the Planning and Development Act.  The National Parks and Wildlife Ser vice is now under the remit of  my Department and engagement between officials has been ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Government is determined to ensure that housing policy addresses the needs of those who experience exclusion in our society, including those with disabilities. The National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability 2016-2021, which is a joint Strategy with the Department of Health provides that people with disabilities, including those in the community, and those in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The current National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability  (NHSPWD) 2011-2021 is a joint strategy with the Department of Health. A first consultation phase for the development a new joint Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Department of Health Strategy to 2027 for the housing of people with disabilities was launched earlier this...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 101 together. The Land Development Agency (LDA) was established on an interim basis in September 2018, by way of an Establishment Order made under the Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) Act 1971. The Land Development Agency Act was recently signed in law and, on commencement, the LDA will be established as a commercial State...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Maternity Leave (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Councillors, like members of the Oireachtas, are office holders rather than employees. As such, they are not covered by the statutory framework for employees on issues such as maternity leave, sick leave and annual leave. As matters stand, however, under the provisions of Section 18 of the Local Government Act 2001, councillors may be absent from the role for maternity...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Traveller Accommodation Expert Review Report has 32 recommendations which can be broken down into 4 categories which are aimed at:   1. addressing research deficiencies, including how information is gathered and used; 2. removing any potential delays and obstacles in the planning system in terms of delivery; 3. increasing resources...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Building Regulations 1997-2019 set out minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings and works to ensure the health and safety of people in and around such buildings. They are subject to ongoing review in the interests of safety and the well-being of persons in the built environment and to ensure that due regard is taken of changes in construction techniques,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Government Reform (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: On 1 July 2021, with the agreement of Mr Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, I gave effect to new regulations made under section 142 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended. These new regulations implemented proposals approved by Government to reform the remuneration payable to local councillors, which rebalanced financial supports away from...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Development (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Our recently launched Housing for All plan sets out four pathways to a sustainable housing system. A key objective is that everyone in the State should have access to a home to purchase or rent at an affordable price, built to a high standard and in the right place, offering a high quality of life.  Aligned with our overall National Planning Framework...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I move amendment No. 211: In page 124, to delete lines 1 to 6 and substitute the following: “(c) development permission is required for the maritime usage the subject of the application and the application for such permission has been refused in circumstances where no further step can be taken by the holder, or a court, in respect of that application.”. Section 139(c)...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Amendment No. 212 seeks to remove section 139(1)(c) completely and amendment No. 215 seeks to insert an additional clause in section 139 to the effect that the MARA may suspend automatic termination to facilitate the new application. These proposals have been somewhat superseded by amendments Nos. 211 and 214. I have to oppose both amendments on foot of this. The provisions are required to...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I move amendment No. 214: In page 124, line 20, to delete “subsection (1)(c)(ii)” and substitute “subsection (1)(c)”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Amendment No. 216 seeks to replace provisions relating to receivership or examinership. If I understand correctly, the intention behind this amendment, as was the case with amendments Nos. 210 and 213, is to facilitate continuity of activities, for example the continued operation of a ferry port, while the financial considerations are ongoing. I can appreciate why these measures appear...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Absolutely. The Taoiseach made a strong, robust statement on this when we were launching the national marine planning framework, stating that as we go through the negotiating process, the MARA will have the necessary resources. We are aware of the challenge. It will have to be well-resourced. The Government will ensure that.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I cannot pre-empt how a court case would work. The MARA would have to robustly defend the sanctions that it would have imposed should a holder take a case against it. It is up to the holder to conclusively prove it to the court. It is an independent process. The judge would adjudicate on it. It would be up to the holder to prove its case in court. I cannot say whether a court would...