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Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: I welcome amendment No. 140, which seeks to substitute "the integration of the pursuit and achievement of the national climate objective and National Biodiversity Action Plan" into the national planning framework. That enshrines it at the very highest level in our planning and plan-led system. That is a real strengthening of the wording in this Bill to protect climate and the environment....

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 168 provides for the deletion of the date for the review to be completed, namely 28 May 2024. It makes sense to delete that date because it has passed. I note from the most recent Government statement on the matter that the draft national planning framework will be out for consultation this month and that amendments will be made in August, with a view to publishing in...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: I move amendment No. 1 to amendment No. 220: To delete paragraph (p) and substitute the following: “(p) integration and achievement of the national climate objective and relevant climate action related policies and measures of the Government, including those prepared pursuant to the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015, into regional, spatial and economic strategies,...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: That is rubbish. The Deputy is not even speaking to the amendments. Come on Ceann Comhairle, that is not on. I have listened to the Deputy's rubbish all night.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: That is rubbish.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: I thank Deputy Healy-Rae for the lesson on diggers, excavators and plant hire. I assure anyone who has an interest in that type of business that climate action will not affect it. Houses can be built with low-carbon technology. In fact, the housing committee is going to visit some low-carbon technology modular housing in September. I would be delighted to invite Deputy Healy-Rae to the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (12 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the Project Boyne school building initiative; how this bundle is being progressed; if it is to be split, how that will proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25641/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: I raise the issue of teacher allocations and the apparent inflexibility of the current system. The key factor for determining the number of teachers for the next school year is the number of pupil enrolments in the previous year. I am dealing with a situation in a school in Bray where, despite the school having had a significant increase in student numbers over the course of the school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (13 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her position regarding the number of schools in Wicklow that have completed solar panel projects under the free school solar scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25843/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (13 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her position regarding the number of schools in County Wicklow that have initiated applications for solar panel funding under the free national roll-out but have not yet had works commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25844/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: 73.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. [25617/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Correspondence (11 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: 180.To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 171 of 28 May 2024, if his attention has been drawn to a case (details supplied) which appears to contradict the assertion that there is no market capacity issue; the actions he will take to address this concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24935/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (11 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: 282.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to an ongoing case (details supplied); the actions she will take to ensure that this child is accommodated on a school bus in the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24838/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (11 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: 316.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an appeal submitted by a school (details supplied) regarding the proposed loss of a mainstream post; to provide a timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25232/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (11 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: 368.To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding the recommendation by the Housing Commission to make rental data and cost publicly available; if this is under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25829/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Current Progress and Future Projections of Uisce Éireann Objectives: Uisce Éireann (18 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: Good afternoon. I welcome everyone to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Today, the committee meets with Uisce Éireann, Irish Water. I welcome to the committee Mr. Niall Gleeson, chief executive officer, Ms Margaret Attridge, head of water operations, and Ms Angela Ryan, asset strategy senior manager. We have received their opening statement in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Current Progress and Future Projections of Uisce Éireann Objectives: Uisce Éireann (18 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. Gleeson. The members will have seven-minute slots and I will start with Deputy Flaherty.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Current Progress and Future Projections of Uisce Éireann Objectives: Uisce Éireann (18 Jun 2024)

Steven Matthews: I thank Deputy Flaherty. As the timer clock is not working, I will ask people on their honour to keep to seven minutes. I am also running a stopwatch. For some of those issues, if written responses might more comprehensively avail-----