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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Maria Bailey: I agree with that point, especially as it relates to budgets and development plans.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Maria Bailey: Are there any other questions?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Maria Bailey: Most of those issues were raised already. When one is elected to the Oireachtas, one sees the level of support that is available to Members, even with the service provided by the Library. As a local politician, one does not have that support and one is on one's own. Councillors fund their own support. They come in for harsh criticism and they have to make crucial decisions. Training...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Maria Bailey: That is on page 33.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Maria Bailey: That completes our consideration of the Estimates for the Department for Housing, Planning and Local Government. The clerk will convey this message to the Dáil in accordance with the Standing Orders. Is that agreed?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Maria Bailey: I was going to ask the Minister about the Water Bill and timeframes.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Maria Bailey: Out of urgency, if there is a mechanism to do so, is Deputy Barry Cowen's proposal agreed to? Agreed. I thank the Minister and all of the officials in his Department for the immense amount of work put into prepearing the Estimates. I also thank the clerks for the amount of time and effort that go into preparing for meetings. We look forward to a close relationship with the Department.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Message to Dáil (30 Jun 2016)

Maria Bailey: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2016: Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (2 Jun 2016)

Maria Bailey: I support the nomination of Deputy Bernard J. Durkan for numerous reasons. His vast experience has been mentioned, but I support him as a new Deputy. It can be quite daunting to come through the doors of Leinster House, but Deputy Bernard J. Durkan's door is always open if one needs advice or guidance. We were neighbours for my first couple of weeks in Leinster House and, while people...

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2016)

Maria Bailey: I thank the Acting Chairman for giving me the opportunity to speak. As a new Deputy, although not a new politician, I appreciate the level of work the reform document has taken and the inclusivity that has occurred on the part of all parties in the House to reach this point. It sets a very good standard with which to begin the new Government session and is a good base from which to work. I...

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Maria Bailey: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me time to speak on this important issue that resonates with many people within and outside this Chamber. Many Members present have spent a number of recent months - or in my case, years - calling door to door, where they have heard at first hand the views and opinions of residents in their constituencies on the feeling of not being safe in their own...

Select Committee on Standing Order 112: Election of Chairman (27 Apr 2016)

Maria Bailey: I nominate Deputy Colm Brophy.