Results 161-180 of 2,052 for speaker:Maria Bailey

Other Questions: Tourism Promotion (7 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: I thank all concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (7 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement his Department has had on costs within the Dublin hotel sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38696/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Planning Framework (8 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: Will the Deputy stand a little closer to the microphone?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Planning Framework (8 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: The Minister cannot hear the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Foreign Direct Investment (8 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: The next question is in the name of Deputy Barry, but he is happy to let it be taken as a Written Answer.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: The meeting has been convened for the purpose of consideration of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 which was referred to the select committee by order of the Dáil on 8 December. Before we begin consideration of the Bill, I propose that we deal with some small housekeeping matters. To ensure the smooth running of the meeting, any Member acting...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: I understand the Minister will elaborate on the relevant amendments as soon as he arrives. Everybody present has family and other commitments. We had intended to sit until 10 p.m. If at that point we are nearing the end of our deliberations, I hope to continue the discussion with a view to concluding by midnight. If that is not likely, we will adjourn and sit again tomorrow.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: We have until 3.30 p.m.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: We have until 3.30 p.m. and will have the committee room again from 5.30 p.m. until 10 p.m. We could have it until midnight, but I do not know how the debate will go this evening. No one wants to rush anything, but as we go through the Bill, we will have an idea of how long it will take us to complete it tonight. If need be, we can meet tomorrow. I propose that we wait until the second...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: The committee will decide.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: I do not want to rush anything and want to engage in proper dialogue today. Can we decide at perhaps 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. how we should proceed?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: We are scheduled to meet until 10 p.m. It will not be a ten-hour meeting. We all want to prioritise the issue of housing and the Bill to reach a conclusion. I propose that, with the committee's agreement, we look at the position again this evening. No one can say at this stage how quickly or slowly we will go through the process.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: Sure.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: The meeting is to run from 2.15 p.m. until 3.30 p.m. and from 5.30 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: Housing is a priority issue for the Deputy; therefore, we should proceed. The schedule tomorrow is that we will meet from noon until 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: For the information of members, there are typographical errors in amendments Nos. 72 and 82. In amendment No. 72 the reference to the "Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015" should read "Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015". In amendment No. 82 the text at the end of the third line is missing the word "of". It should end with the words "on the making of".

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: I thank the Deputy, but I still have to read it. The sitting will be suspended at 3.30 p.m. and resume in committee room No. 1 at 5.30 p.m. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Damien English, and his officials. I ask members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off or left in flight mode for the duration of...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: Amendment No. 1 has been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: We can still discuss it. All I have before me is what the Bills Office has given me.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Maria Bailey: We will group it with amendment No. 17.