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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (8 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. That is exactly what the Minister and his colleagues in Cabinet have done today. For the third time, a Minister from a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael Government has brought forward regulations to undermine and reduce standards in apartments. I read this document earlier today. People need...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (8 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: I would appreciate it if the Minister stuck to the question I asked. We have three minutes. It is a very short amount of time. Can he explain how he will achieve a saving of €50,000 to €100,000. It is a simple question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (8 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: That is the only question I asked. I have asked one question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (8 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: I do not need context. I would like the Minister not to talk down the clock-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (8 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: -----but, rather, to answer the question.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Policy (10 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: 149. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to provide the dates on which the Energy Poverty Steering Group which was established under the Energy Poverty Action Plan from 2022 has met, in tabular form. [38395/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Policy (10 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: 150. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the annual report on the Energy Poverty Action Plan for 2024 will be submitted to Government and published. [38396/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Regulations (10 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: 273. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether his Department has had any engagement with the European Commission regarding the adequacy decision granted to the State of Israel under Article 45 of Regulation 2016/679; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38394/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Childcare Services (10 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: 299. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to confirm receipt of correspondence from a childcare provider in Dublin mid-west (details supplied); if she is aware of the issue outlined by the childcare provider; if the matter is being investigated with a view to ensuring a comprehensive reply and route of resolution is provided to the provider; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Childcare Services (10 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: 306. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the options, if any, for parents who cannot secure a childcare placement in their locality and surrounds but require childcare in order to remain employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38530/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (8 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: No, I do not. This is questions to the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (8 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: Can the Minister explain the cost reductions of €50,000 to €100,000 per unit? Is the Minister able to explain it in front of this committee? I do not believe he is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (8 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: I would like the Minister to explain how that will happen. His statement is very clear. It states that there will be an average cost reduction of €50,000 to €100,000 per unit. How will he reduce the all-in construction cost by reducing the size by between 3 sq. m and 7 sq. m? Can he explain that to us?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (8 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: I ask the Minister to talk me through the numbers. They do not stack up. His own Department's report states that reducing the size by between 3 sq. m and 7 sq. m saves about €9,000 per unit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (8 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: Does the Minister have data that confirms this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (8 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: Does the Minister have actual data that confirms this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Priorities of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (8 Jul 2025)

Eoin Ó Broin: With the greatest of respect, Chair, it is my question time. Does the Minister have data that sets this out in numbers that he is willing to share with this committee? I do not believe him.