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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (1 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 592. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the policy for early release of prisoners from prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11636/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (1 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 594. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the terms under which prisoners are released early from their prison terms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11638/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (1 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 593. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has addressed the matter of free legal aid being granted to repeat offenders in view of her Justice Plan 2021; if this matter is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11637/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 655. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider the case of mental health in communities in a post-pandemic era and the funding requirements which will be required for future services to address the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11025/22]

Seanad: Housing Policy: Motion (2 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: I thank the Civil Engagement Group for its motion, all the Senators who spoke on the motion and those in the Gallery for listening to the debate. In the first instance, I will outline where I am coming from in the debate. It is as someone who holds a weekly clinic in my home town of Mullingar and hears every week from many vulnerable people who are looking for sustainable housing solutions...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (1 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 867. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the schemes that are available for farmers to plant forestry on one hectare; the terms and conditions of these schemes; when they will be open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11687/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (2 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: Addressing vacancy and maximising the use of existing housing stock is a primary concern of this Government, as demonstrated by one of the four pathways dedicated solely to this priority area in the new Housing for All strategy. The most recent figures available from Census 2016 indicate that there were 183,000 vacant homes nationwide, a 20% reduction on figures reported in Census 2011...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (2 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 131. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the future planning requirement for primary school places in Mullingar with specific reference to current demand versus the number of places that are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11890/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas (2 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 148. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average processing time for student visas, both short stay C visas and long stay D visas; the actions she will take to ensure that visas are processed in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11822/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas (2 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 149. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that are in place to ensure the timely delivery of student visas for student applicants travelling from Nigeria to pursue periods of study in third-level colleges. [11823/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas (2 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 150. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the way that the processing time of visa applications can be expedited to ensure competitive markets are tapped into by third-level colleges in view of investment into student recruitment drives to countries such as Nigeria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11824/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Land Issues (3 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: The implementation of a land value sharing measure represents an important step in the delivery of sustainable housing. The 2020 programme for Government committed to reviewing how community gain could be captured through the development process. The Housing for All policy includes a commitment to develop land value sharing measures to ensure that additional land value, which results from...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Land Issues (3 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: The State is serious about several measures it is taking in this context. The land value sharing tax will be a significant measure in driving the share to the State up to 50%, potentially, when it is included with the affordability mechanisms introduced by the Minister. The Deputy will also be aware of the residential zoned land tax, whereby mapping procedures are now underway throughout...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Planning Issues (3 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: Since the establishment of the OPR in April 2019 and pursuant to section 31AM(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as inserted by the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2018, the office has responsibility for the evaluation of the making or varying of development plans. This is an independent function of the office, which also has a statutory function to issue advice, where...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Planning Issues (3 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: In the first instance, the role of the OPR is to ensure our shared vision, as set out in the national planning framework, NPF, our regional guidelines and the county development plans, runs right through in a consistent manner and is delivering on Government policy. Subject to a recommendation by the Mahon tribunal, the office was established to ensure Government policy is, in fact, running...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Planning Issues (3 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: I cannot speak on matters that are sub judiceor are before the courts. I must be very careful in that regard. The legislation underpinning our role as Ministers and the role of the 31 local authorities is very clear and we are following what is prescribed. It is up to the courts to interpret that subsequently. In regard to our shared vision of the relevant plans that flow through...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (3 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: Housing for All sets out a projected supply of affordable and cost-rental homes between 2022 and 2030, with an average of approximately 6,000 affordable homes to be made available for purchase or rent. Affordable homes for purchase will be made available through a combination of the first home scheme, the local authority affordable purchase scheme and LDA delivery. A housing delivery action...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (3 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy Bruton for his question. On the LDA, a significant number of homes has been targeted. There is currently staging under way in Dundrum, Hacketstown, Skerries, Castlelands, Balbriggan and Cherry Orchard. Negotiations regarding other sites in Dublin are due to be completed shortly. I understand phase 1 has been completed. A majority of the houses will be affordable. It is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (3 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: I understand the regulations are back from the County and City Management Association and will be completed this month. It is not correct to state affordable homes will not be delivered this year, because they will be delivered under Project Tosaigh through the LDA.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (3 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: If Deputy Ó Broin gave me a moment in which to respond, it would be great. On Deputy Bruton's question on the 25% metric, we believe the proportion will be significantly higher. Project Tosaigh will inject more numbers. With regard to the local authorities, the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, met representatives of all 31 local authorities, through the housing forum, to...