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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Referendum Campaigns (24 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: 8. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding the referendum on the right to housing as set out in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33361/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Referendum Campaigns (24 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: The programme for Government commits to a referendum on the right to housing. When I raised the issue in the House with the Tánaiste two or three months ago, he indicated that a commission on housing will be tasked with dealing with that process. What is the position on the commission on housing, will the referendum be a priority for that commission and when can we expect to see a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Referendum Campaigns (24 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: I thank the Minister of State for the positive news that progress is being made on the matter and that the commission will be active in September. A couple of months ago the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage had a good engagement with Home for Good. We fully understand the complexity of changing the Constitution. Later today, we will debate the Affordable Housing...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Referendum Campaigns (24 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: I welcome the Minister of State's comments, which are very positive. I assure him that the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage is available and willing to engage on this matter when progress is made on it. I understand that the Department is under a great deal of pressure as it develops legislation on marine planning, housing and many other issues. I hope there will...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: We are on section 48. Amendments Nos. 139 and 140 are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: I thank Deputy Ó Broin. Will the Minister respond on amendments Nos. 139 and 140 and his amendment No. 141?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Is section 48, as amended, agreed to?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 142 is in the names of the Minister and Deputy McAuliffe. Amendments Nos. 142 to 144, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Amendment No. 143 is in the name of Deputy Cian O'Callaghan and amendment No. 144 is in the names of Deputies Eoin Ó Broin and Thomas Gould.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: I wish to note that amendments Nos. 142 and 143 are physical alternatives so if we pass amendment No. 142, then amendment No. 143 cannot be moved.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: I have Deputy Ó Broin down as having five amendments in this group, namely Nos. 145, 151, 152, 153 and 154.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: I invite Deputy Ó Broin to speak on those amendments.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Deputy Duncan Smith is not here to discuss amendment No. 146. I ask the Minister to respond to those amendments and to speak to his amendments in this section.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Yes, as are Nos. 153 and 154.

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: This legislation is particularly welcome by the Green Party, not just because it will address the delivery of affordable housing but because it enshrines in legislation for the first time cost-rental housing. We have long advocated for this form of housing, based on the Vienna model. We met Green Party colleagues from Austria recently to learn from their experience and craft that European...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Amendments Nos. 145 to 154, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Amendments Nos. 147 and 146 are physical alternatives to each other. I invite either Deputy Ó Broin or Gould to speak to No. 145.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: To get through this speedily I invite Deputy Ó Broin to speak on amendments Nos. 151, 152, 153 and 154. I note that Deputy Paul Donnelly wishes to come in on one of these as well so I will bring him in next, then Deputy Duncan Smith and then the Minister to respond.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: We appreciate that.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2021)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 157 cannot be moved as it is a physical alternative to amendment No. 156.