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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: Does enforcement and prosecution fall within NBCMSO’s remit? I know it can direct, but what if they do not comply with its directions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: Is it an accurate statement that there is 100% compliance where the NBCMSO has identified issues?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: Can Ms Phelan explain a bit to the committee about NBCMSO's resources and the amount of engagement that is required to achieve that level of compliance? Some 100% compliance is very impressive.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: To what does NBCMSO contribute its success at achieving 100% compliance?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: What sort of time period is involved?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: How long does that process take?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: I have a question for the Department that has to do more with building control. There was an opt-out facility for new single dwellings in the building control regulations of 2015. Has that been completely removed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: Is that still in place?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: Was it reviewed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: Are there any plans to do that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: My understanding is that the report that was done under the previous Government on the defective concrete blocks included a recommendation not just that the opt-out would be reviewed for single dwellings but that the facility for an opt-out on single dwellings would be removed. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: That is fine for the moment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Issues Relating to Quarries and Deleterious Materials: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: What happens in the interim? Is the product suspended while NBCMSO is going through that testing process?

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: That will be a first. A Aire Stáit, maith thú. Comhghairdeas. Well done. This is a really good day. Is lá iontach agus stairiúil é. I am a woman like many other women and men who have put themselves forward to represent their communities. Our local government is the cornerstone of our democracy. If we do not have a vibrant, strong, well-functioning local...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: Today, I think of the family and friends of Private Seán Rooney from County Donegal, who lost his life in the service of our country overseas. I live in the constituency of Dublin Central. We have McKee Barracks on Blackhorse Avenue, with which the Leader will be familiar. We also have the headquarters of the Irish United Nations Veterans Association on Arbour Hill. These are people...

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: I will speak to the amendments and the Bill generally. As a member of the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, it is a real privilege to work with my colleagues from this House and from the Dáil, the Minister of State's Department and all relevant stakeholders. The joint committee completed pre-legislative scrutiny on this important legislation, albeit not with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: I have just been notified of a division in the Seanad and, therefore, I apologise and I mean no disrespect when I leave. I appreciate the attendance of the witnesses and all the work done by their organisations, which is invaluable. They have been a beacon. One of them mentioned that housing is social infrastructure. It is the most important social infrastructure and the work that all the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: Yes, it does.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Mary Fitzpatrick: I thank Mr. Dunne. Will Mr. O'Gorman or Ms Cormican respond?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2023)

Mary Fitzpatrick: Comhghairdeas to you, a Chathaoirligh, on your new position. I am sure you will lead with distinction and courage. We are delighted to see you in the seat. Comhghairdeas also to our new Leader, Senator Chambers. I did not realise her good news, but I wish her a long life of love and happiness. She deserves both. Today we are joined by pupils from St. Peter's school in Phibsborough. It...