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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Private Rental Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: Do not take it personally. None of us were.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Private Rental Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: I do not want to get into rental pressure zones because the matter is not on the agenda for today but I would appreciate it if the witnesses could answer the questions Senator Murnane O'Connor asked, specifically those concerning today's topic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Private Rental Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: The Senator will have an opportunity to come back in again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Private Rental Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: Sorry, Senator Murnane O'Connor, can we-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Private Rental Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: Senator Murnane O'Connor-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Private Rental Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: Everyone else has waited to come back in a second time. We will go around the room and Senator Murnane O'Connor can come back in a second time when we finish the first round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Private Rental Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: The Department said it would send it to us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Private Rental Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: I will make a few comments before we go back for a second round. I thank all the witnesses for their presentations. My comments do not reflect on anyone; it is just the situation we are in at present. We must admit that the current system is not fit for purpose and that something radical needs to happen in respect of the rental market. When I talk about the rental market, I do not just...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Private Rental Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: Does anyone wish to make any further comments?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Private Rental Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: Deputy Ó Broin wished to come back in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Private Rental Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: I thank Dr. Hayden. We all have a common objective in this regard. We might differ on how to achieve it but we all agree that something needs to happen. I thank the witnesses for attending and engaging with the committee. At the committee's next meeting, we will review the role and remuneration of elected members of local authorities. There will be less money for housing when we do...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: I acknowledge the work by the Government and the Department on Fianna Fáil's initial amendment over the last number of years: it has nearly been too long at this stage. It stemmed from frustration felt at local level that it always seemed the National Transport Authority was the leading and driving force, and not the county development plans or the spatial strategies. In fairness, many...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: Stick with the answers relating to the amendments otherwise we will be here all night.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: 10 o’clock I agree with some of the other speakers that the number of amendments tabled in the Seanad is disappointing. The amendments have nothing to do with the office of the planning regulator. We seem to be using this Bill to sort out many other planning issues. Regarding the amendments we are speaking to, I too have been through several county development plans and have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (5 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: 131. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the refurbishment of the courthouse in Wicklow town; the timeline for its reopening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29763/18]

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: I welcome this motion on the crucial infrastructure improvements that are essential to our tier 1 and tier 2 ports. In particular, Rosslare Europort, as a tier 2 port, is a key player in the commercial trade of the south east and in the tourism industry nationally. In Wicklow, much commercial trade is progressed through Rosslare and the strategic decisions to locate many industries in...

Water Conservation: Statements (12 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: The unprecedented drought we are experiencing this summer has highlighted the need to invest in water infrastructure and boost water conservation. We all understand the importance of water. Citizens are now beginning to realise how important it is. Night-time restrictions on water pressure have been introduced. The commercial and industrial sector values water. The farming sector is...

Water Conservation: Statements (12 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: Ireland has a high level of water availability and relatively low consumption levels. This means that fully funding infrastructure investment and promoting water conservation are key components in addressing the long-term issues that are features of our water crisis. I suppose addressing the leakages is one of the key parts of that. When the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Role and Remuneration of Elected Members of Local Authorities: Discussion (12 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: I thank the Minister of State for attending. We welcome the review that is taking place. As the Minister of State identified, it is long overdue. People here have some understanding of the role of councillor, as most of us have been through it. Regrettably, the level of work councillors have to do is lost on the public. The evolving and changing nature of councillors' work must, equally,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Role and Remuneration of Elected Members of Local Authorities: Discussion (12 Jul 2018)

Pat Casey: I am not saying that is not the case.