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Planning and Development (Amendment) (20 per cent Provision of Social and Affordable Housing) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Sep 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

Joan Collins: ...then Fianna Fáil Minister with responsibility for housing, Noel Dempsey, introduced the Part V requirement, set at 20% of new developments, to be set aside for purchase by local authorities for council housing. They were to be purchased at existing use value. However, after lobbying by developers and the construction industry, no doubt involving the Galway tent and brown envelopes,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Labour Market (15 Sep 2021)

Leo Varadkar: .... My Department provides research and secretarial support to the Group, and as part of the national skills architecture, the EGFSN's analysis helps inform the work of the National Skills Council, which advises on the prioritisation of identified skills needs and the allocation resources across the education and training system to address these needs. As part of its 2020 and 2021...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Labour Market (15 Sep 2021)

Leo Varadkar: .... My Department provides research and secretarial support to the Group, and as part of the national skills architecture, the EGFSN's analysis helps inform the work of the National Skills Council, which advises on the prioritisation of identified skills needs and the allocation of resources across the education and training system to address these needs. As part of its 2020 and 2021...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (LSRD) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Sep 2021) See 3 other results from this debate

Steven Matthews: ...the planning and development (amendment) (LSRD) Bill 2021. We are joined remotely by the following witnesses: from the County and City Management Association, CCMA, Mr. Kevin Kelly of Mayo County Council, Ms Mary Henchy of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Mr. Michael Rainey of Carlow County Council and Ms Mary Conway of Dublin City Council; from the Construction Industry...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (9 Sep 2021)

Michael McGrath: Building Information Modelling (BIM) has the potential to transform the processes surrounding project and data management on construction projects and can drive significant efficiencies.  It offers industry the opportunity to rationalise its working methods, reduce waste and explore opportunities for off-site production.  These all contribute to a leaner and safer project delivery...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (15 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...Housing's Safe as Houses? report. In that context, a working group to examine defects in housing was established. The Minister appointed Mr. Seamus Neely, former chief executive of Donegal County Council, as chair to the independent working group. The chair will oversee the effective implementation of the group's terms of reference, which have recently been adopted. The membership of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (8 Jul 2021)

Simon Harris: ..., including in relation to apprenticeships, is guided by the National Skills Strategy. The Strategy provided for the establishment of the skills architecture that we have today, the National Skills Council and the nine Regional Skills Fora. Underpinning both the skills agenda and architecture are the skills forecasting and intelligence systems, made up of the contribution of a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (7 Jul 2021)

Niall Collins: ...by the Minister for Education in November 2018. Liam is the Managing Director, SAP Labs Ireland. Mr Ryan's appointment was based on his role as a major employer, membership of National Skills Council, and Chairperson of Fast Track to IT. (FIT). The group consists of key stakeholders from the following employer representatives, agencies and Government Departments: - ISME - IBEC - Chambers...

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Second Stage (2 Jul 2021)

Michael Fitzmaurice: ...is always someone who will object to everything. Even if one wanted to put a flag out, there would be someone to object to it. We have to get that situation sorted. In fairness to many of the councils throughout the country, it was a good idea to incentivise people to set up a new business 5 km or 10 km from an existing business by way of an exemption from rates for a few years. I...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jul 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: ..., including the price of timber, steel and insulation products. Builders are unable to stand over quotations for anything more than a few days. While it is an issue for all those involved in construction, from big road projects down to individual house construction, it is particularly difficult for older people who are building extensions for bathrooms, including the installation of...

Affordable Homes in the Poolbeg Strategic Development Zone: Motion (29 Jun 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

Danny Healy-Rae: ...regulator is blocking people from getting planning permission in other rural areas and insisting that permission not be granted in different places. Then, when planning is granted by Kerry County Council some nasty individual appeals the decision to An Bord Pleanála, as An Taisce has done many times, making life miserable for many families. Kerry County Council grants the...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: ...of up to two years. In practice, however, one will see local authorities probably granting two years. I had a number of concerns about why it was two years. Obviously, the shutdown periods in construction have been much less than that. Indeed, we have to factor in time for getting the workforce back, the recovery and so forth. Deputy Calleary made some good points on why, in some...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: ...sector is as involved in this as every other sector. First, it is affected by climate change like no other sector. Second, energy will completely transform. It will be a 100% change. Industry will be 50%, 60% or 70% changed in the next decade and the same for transport. Agriculture will have to play its part. If Irish agriculture does not, it will be in deep trouble. It will get the...

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

Michael Collins: ...are applying for planning permission and they are being refused left, right and centre. There are beautiful green-field sites. The young people's plans pass the architectural rules, the guidelines on the roadside, and perhaps the council is happy with everything. Then, however, there is an issue with the scenic landscape or every other cock and bull story is put before them. It is a...

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

Seán Canney: ...crisis in every town and village in this country. That is why we must take action. I do not believe this Bill alone will be the panacea that solves all our problems. When one looks at the construction industry and how we had a boom-bust, we still have that type of scenario going on. At the moment we are in a position where we do not have a proper supply of houses. We do not have...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 Jun 2021)

Lynn Boylan: ...amendments based on the example of the Scottish Climate Act, which has a chapter of just transition principles and calls for impact assessments of the climate action plans. That would be a reasonable, practical, constructive and just approach to this Bill. Several groups and individuals have concerns about this legislation, including the Climate Change Advisory Council.I understand that...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (18 Jun 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...over the past year. The representative bodies for local authorities have sought this. I am very happy that the Minister is giving the power to local authorities to make the decisions because councils and councillors are the most appropriate people to make decisions like these. I know the Minister is deeply committed to local government and I hope it will be a hallmark of his time in the...

Regional Airports and Aviation: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Dara Calleary: ...economic support, infrastructure and planning for the area. The Covid recovery plan and national development plan review offer the Government a chance to support the airport board and Mayo County Council in developing, planning and marketing the SDZ as a place for business. I congratulate everybody involved in the EirTrade Aviation initiative. EirTrade Aviation is an end-of-life...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Construction Industry (17 Jun 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: Changes in relation to building material costs are monitored and recorded by the Central Statistics Office (Wholesale Price Index for Building & Construction Materials). Issues relating to increases in construction costs generally and measures to address such issues, are matters for my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, whose Department convenes the...