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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Residential Tenancies (Student Rents, Rights and Protections) Bill 2018: Discussion (22 Nov 2018)

Pat Casey: The committee would appreciate if Mr. Crosby could forward to it that information on the numbers. There is consensus on the committee and in Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin that we want to assist on this issue rather than create obstacles. Both parties have clearly put on the record that if the Government brings forward suitable amendments to the Bill, they will drop their Bills dealing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Residential Tenancies (Student Rents, Rights and Protections) Bill 2018: Discussion (22 Nov 2018)

Pat Casey: In our third session, we resume detailed scrutiny of the Residential Tenancies (Student rents, rights and protections) Bill 2018. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Ms Lorna Fitzpatrick and Ms Michelle Byrne from the Union of Students in Ireland, USI. I draw their attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Residential Tenancies (Student Rents, Rights and Protections) Bill 2018: Discussion (22 Nov 2018)

Pat Casey: Ms Byrne was not aware that those questions would be asked.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Residential Tenancies (Student Rents, Rights and Protections) Bill 2018: Discussion (22 Nov 2018)

Pat Casey: Ms Byrne probably has the information at hand. However, the purpose of the meeting is detailed scrutiny of the Residential Tenancies (Students Rents, Rights and Protections) Bill 2018. Will Ms Byrne respond to some of the questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Residential Tenancies (Student Rents, Rights and Protections) Bill 2018: Discussion (22 Nov 2018)

Pat Casey: I thank Ms Byrne and Ms Cahill for appearing before the committee. It is nice to see Ms Byrne. I met her over two years ago. We also have a Dunlavin resident with us today. Deputy Ó Broin has submitted his Bill. Fianna Fáil has submitted its Bill. The Government has promised to have its Bill submitted by the end of the year. We have all agreed to withdraw our Bills to allow...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Residential Tenancies (Student Rents, Rights and Protections) Bill 2018: Discussion (22 Nov 2018)

Pat Casey: In our fourth and last session today we resume detailed scrutiny of the Residential Tenancies (Student Rents, Rights and Protections) Bill 2018. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Ms Rosalind Carroll and Ms Janette Fogarty. I draw attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Business of Joint Committee (28 Nov 2018)

Pat Casey: As there is no quorum present, the joint committee stands adjourned until 4.45 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 December.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Services Staff (4 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: 211. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the perceived unsatisfactory pay and employment conditions of school secretaries in the context of a review of such conditions; if these employees will be given more secure and sustainable employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50542/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (5 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: 46. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the review of ambulance services in Arklow and west County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50730/18]

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: I want to have my say on the amendments that are being put before us here tonight. It is disappointing that they are coming so late and I want to put on record that we might need to make amendments to these on Report Stage. I hope the Minister of State will accept those amendments on Report Stage because we have not had a chance to have a decent discussion on this whole section. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: At the request of the broadcasting service, members and visitors in the Gallery are requested to ensure that for the duration of the meeting, their mobile phones are turned off completely or switched to aeroplane, safe or flight mode, depending on the device. It is not sufficient to place phones on silent mode as they will maintain a level of interference with the broadcasting system. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Financing of Social Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: We now resume our discussion of the funding and delivery of public housing under Rebuilding Ireland. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Brendan McGrath and Mr. Dermot Mahon from Galway City Council; Mr. Conn Murray and Ms Aoife Duke from Limerick City and County Council; Mr. Joe McGuinness and Mr. Paddy Donnelly from Louth County Council and Ms Moira Murrell and Mr. Martin O'Donoghue...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Financing of Social Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: Maybe we will get answers to the first two questions first. We will start with Galway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Financing of Social Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: Mr. McGrath can answer whichever he wants but I know that Deputy Grealish is in a hurry to leave us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Financing of Social Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: We might be glad to get rid of him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Financing of Social Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: I appreciate that. We will move on to Mr. Murray.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Financing of Social Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: I can see the Deputy. How could I not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Financing of Social Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: If I do not see the Deputy, I will definitely hear him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Financing of Social Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: I call Mr. Murray.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Financing of Social Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2018)

Pat Casey: I remind members that we must conclude this meeting at 11.30 a.m. as we must have a 15-minute recess before we return to the Local Government Bill. Perhaps members will keep their contributions brief.