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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: Can I clarify the Deputy's question? It relates to cases where someone applies for planning permission, builds and then offers the property in turnkey condition.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: The developer would have paid the land value sharing tax at the point of planning permission. Therefore, if now-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: Does anyone want to comment? It is something that should be clarified.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: With regard to the further submission the Irish Planning Institute will submit, will Mr. Keran forward a copy of that to the committee as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: It would be helpful for us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: I thank Dr. O'Leary, Mr. Keran and Mr. Jones for giving considerable time to us here. It is very helpful for us. It is important legislation. We are seeing aspects of the Mr. Justice Kenny report recommendations at last, 50 years on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: I thank the Deputy and Mr. Jones. I am sorry for opening up the conversation now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: I missed that one. I thank the witnesses for their time today. If they could forward that further submission it would be very helpful for us.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (17 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: 57. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the planned amendment to the rostering system for a company (details supplied) which has been criticised by trade unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23267/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Renewable Energy Generation (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: 78. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the roll-out of free solar panels to all schools; how the application process will be communicated to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22663/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she will take to ensure that the roll-out of free solar panels to all schools is expedited; if the necessary funding and Departmental infrastructure is in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22664/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: 152. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22798/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: 153. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22799/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: 350. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to calls from an organisation (details supplied) to allow students with dyslexia additional time in State exams including the Leaving and Junior Certificate exams; if this is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23134/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: 649. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to repurpose disused and vacant HSE-owned buildings for community facilities or other uses; if his attention has been drawn to the high number of these properties in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22655/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: 650. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the proposal from some local authorities to take up long-term leases on vacant and disused HSE-owned buildings, with a view to repurposing these buildings for community use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22660/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (16 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: 681. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the new home care tender 2023; the reason for any delays to date; how they are being expedited; if he is committed to engaging with those operating in the home care sector on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22905/23]

Biodiversity Action: Statements (25 May 2023)

Steven Matthews: I read Silent Springby Rachel Carson many years ago and it was an eye-opener for me when I was studying planning and environmental management in Dublin Institute of Technology more than 20 years ago. It detailed humans poisoning nature for their own gain and I thought how ludicrous it is that we would kill and destroy in attempts to produce more. It makes no sense. How do we convey to...