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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Amendments Nos. 55, 56, 125 to 131, inclusive, 134, 184, 194 and 228 to 230, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Does Deputy Ó Broin wish to speak to amendment No. 231?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Does the Minister wish to press amendment No. 55?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Amendments Nos. 57 and 58 may be taken together by agreement.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Does the Minister wish to respond?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Is it an old hand or a new hand that Deputy Boyd Barrett has raised?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: To clarify, is the hand still raised from the Deputy's last contribution? It is. It has gone down.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: I call on the Minister to respond. We have approximately two minutes. We might be able to get through this amendment, although I am not trying to rush it.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: We are just out of time but if Deputy Ó Broin wishes to press No. 57, we can take that vote now and then complete consideration of the section. We would then recommence on section 8 at our next meeting. If the Deputy wishes to discuss the amendment further, we will have to return to this debate in a later meeting.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: The question is "that amendment No. 57 be made". Those in favour say "Tá".

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Those against say "Níl".

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: I believe the amendment is lost.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: We have to finish up now. When we reconvene at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, we will hold the vote on amendment No. 57. I understand that Deputy Ó Broin is to withdraw No. 58. The Minister will come back on Report Stage in that regard.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: I believe the Standing Orders require us to ring the bells. I do not know. I will err on the side of caution but I will double-check the procedure.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: I thank members for their assistance in getting through these amendments and I thank the Minister for his attendance.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: 98. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to engage with representatives of the major banks that are either pulling out of the Irish market or restructuring their high street presence with regard to the vacant units they are leaving in towns and villages; if he will support the repurposing of these units as community hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31734/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: 121. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding his engagement with the insurance sector specifically related to individuals and businesses that are unable to get flood protection cover despite the completion of OPW flood defences to protect the location of their properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20056/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Litter Pollution (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: 216. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the €5 million fund allocated to litter prevention (details supplied); the way this funding can be drawn down by local authorities; and if he will report on the level of funding that is remaining in this fund. [31958/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Litter Pollution (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: 218. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the €3 million fund allocated to anti-illegal dumping measures (details supplied); the way this funding can be drawn down by local authorities; and if he will report on the level of funding that is remaining in this fund. [32017/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: 523. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will investigate the case of drive-in concerts and performances that operate in open air venues with car access only; if they are permitted to operate from 7 July; and the date set for the return of drive in films under public health guidelines. [31205/21]