Results 5,101-5,120 of 7,200 for speaker:Cian O'Callaghan
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: On amendment No. 203, I know the Minister commented a good bit while he was speaking but he might respond on why he is not accepting amendment No. 203. I made points around the need, when designing and planning areas, to take into account-----
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: I strongly disagree with the Minister. We made the point that we know one is not restricted from doing this but not having it in the legislation does not give it the priority needed. We put forward the case strongly that the planning system has failed a number of people, including disabled people, in their ability to access essential public infrastructure. That is happening now. Given the...
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: On amendment No. 205 - being very clear on this - while pages 403 and 404 deal with the housing strategy, and not taking away what is there regarding Part V on the affordable schemes the LDA is doing, as well as approved housing bodies, the not-for-profit sector and local authorities, this amendment is about affordability permeating the entire planning system as an absolute goal over and...
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: We did not speak to amendment No. 207.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: We spoke to amendment No. 206.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: I thought it was amendment No. 206.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: I certainly did not say anything on amendment No. 207. I know it is not my amendment.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: The way subsection 24(2) is written means that even if the word were "shall", paragraph (a) would still say "such other Ministers of the Government as the Minister considers appropriate". Subsection (2) is already qualified by the phrase "such public bodies as the Minister considers appropriate" and "any stakeholders or other persons the Minister considers appropriate". Paragraphs (a), (b)...
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: On the example of the bulk purchase of houses and duplexes and the regulations that were brought in, if there had been public consultation, which would indeed have been quick, what would have come through would have been a clear wish for apartments to be included. Every week in my constituency, I talk to people who are living in homes that are larger than their needs. They want to be able...
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: I accept the Minister of State's intent. It is welcome that the intention is to do public consultation. The legislation would be much better with the inclusion of "shall do the consultation". Regarding emergency, urgent areas, the consultation could be done quickly. There is nothing to be lost by public consultation. It only improves outcomes with the knowledge and experience that comes...
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: I think they have more or less the same intention.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: I am happy to withdraw amendment No. 214 on that basis.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Homelessness: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: I have a few questions for the representatives from DRHE. How many new private emergency accommodation spaces or services were opened in 2023?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Homelessness: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: Has Mr. Durkan any idea how many additional spaces came with the 11?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Homelessness: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: Are there any plans to get feedback on homelessness services and accommodation from the people who use them?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Homelessness: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: Are there any plans for engagement, apart from people bringing forward complaints? To ask them?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Homelessness: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: So every time it inspects somewhere, it talks to service users.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Homelessness: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: On privately run emergency accommodation, what procedures are in place when someone new is taking up a contract to see if the company or individual is suitable to run a service?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Homelessness: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: Are there checks and balances in terms of the provider? Not just in terms of the building but the provider, that is the company or individuals taking on the contract?