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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: The death toll in Gaza has now risen to 33,500 people, according to the ministry of health there. That means that, appallingly, about 1,500 more people have died since the Tánaiste and I were last here for Leaders’ Question before Easter. The devastation from the ongoing bombardment and besiegement of Gaza is unthinkable, and children are dying in such numbers. Many children...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: I accept that there is often a need for countries to act in concert. Indeed, I am glad the Government is working in concert with South Africa. I very much welcome the fact that the former Taoiseach joined with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain in requesting the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to review EU trade in light of this horrendous war. At a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: I again ask the Tánaiste to act on this.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: It sounds like conversations on promised legislation rather than questions.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: Tragically, we have seen more than 60 deaths on our roads so far this year, each one a human tragedy for those involved. Those figures exclude those injured or maimed in accidents. Clearly, we need to see more action on this. More gardaí and policing are crucial, as are more evidence-based policies and planning to improve road safety. I wish to raise a specific concern I have....

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to speak to my amendments Nos. 781 to 783, inclusive within this grouping. They relate to the same point that we have been describing as use it or lose it, namely, the issue of duration of planning permissions. I raised this issue in my Second Stage speech at the end of November on this Bill. I believe all of us thought that one of the key...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Chair. I also thank the Minister for his engagement. I have three points in response. First, I welcome the commitment to specify in regulations what will constitute commencement. All of us are aware there are already issues about what constitutes effective commencement. The commitment in this regard, therefore, was very good to hear. Second, one of the Minister's critiques...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: Yes.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: I will be very brief. I confirm that amendments Nos. 781, 782 and 783, as Deputy O'Callaghan helpfully, and it was helpful, pointed out, do not seek to amend section 164(3). We seek to change the provision from five years to three years in sections 164(1) and 164(2), but not 164(3). There would still be that flexibility or allowance, where a request could be made for a different duration....

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: Okay. I will not reiterate. I will go back to the transcript.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: That is what I-----

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: Amendments Nos. 781, 782 and 783 relate to duration of planning permissions under this Part and do not relate to plannings. To clarify, we are not seeking to amend any provisions relating to duration under other Parts of the legislation.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: Yes.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: Absolutely.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: Yes.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: I will not reiterate my points either, but we are absolutely conscious that vacancy and dereliction are a scourge, whether they relate to residential planning or retail.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: We will agree to disagree agreeably.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (9 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: 66. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of research commissioned by his Department on retrofitting apartment complexes; his plans to expedite the introduction of special measures in light of the latest Energy Performance of Buildings Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13677/24]