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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: There is a Cabinet sub-committee meeting on a broad range of areas. On the issue raised, enforcement lies with the local authority. Buildings should not be occupied unless they are in compliance with building regulations. We take that. We undertake to provide the information requested to the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: There is a couple of aspects to that. First, this is a request that has come from the humanitarian response Cabinet sub-committee which is cross-departmental. The Minister, Deputy O'Brien, and the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, have made this request on the basis that in terms of getting adequate accommodation on a temporary basis - there is a sunset clause up to 31 December 2028 - there is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Senator makes a valid point but it would very much apply for commercial buildings that require refurbishment. What has come back from the Cabinet subcommittee is that there is not sufficient take-up of available accommodation from providers. We are in 2023. It is due to finish in a year-and-a-half. Therefore, as we stand at the moment, looking back there has been quite a large...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I suspect there will be a lot less media here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: The providers of properties are looking for maximum or the widest measures in terms of flexibility. This is a whole of Government decision. It is based on need. The Senator raises particular points but I refer to what is coming back from the market. We have a duty of care to people coming from Ukraine to provide accommodation. To get the requisite accommodation, we have to work with what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Senator raises valid questions. I will make a couple of points. First, planning permission is normally given for a five-year period. There was the Derryadd judgment case recently with An Bord Pleanála. It basically raised the whole issue of the question of flexibility and that is why this regulation is being brought in. We want really to expedite renewable energy. We must...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: That will come down to the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: It will be down to individual planners in the local authorities to make these assessments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will say two things. The first is that the regulations the Senator speaks of have only been in place since last November, which is a relatively short period. I cannot speak on behalf of the Cabinet committee but I expect that work is under way in that area. It is an ongoing review. Deputy Ó Broin referred to this issue already and we have very much taken on board what he said....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: We have been asked by the humanitarian Cabinet committee to extend the regulations to include Ukrainians under the existing international protection regulations. That is a whole-of-government request. Government has to make choices. I have a couple of points to make. The guidelines for buildings for this purpose were recently revised to reflect a move towards independent living. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Senator will appreciate that the response to the incoming Ukrainians was an emergency response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I take the Senator's point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Department of the Taoiseach has set up a dedicated accommodation working group. It will consider all strands of accommodation for people who are beneficiaries of temporary and international protection, including Ukrainians. A review is ongoing. The regulations have only been up and running since last November. However, I will go back to the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, about it....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I cannot answer that because the regulations are relatively recent. Furthermore everything has been about an emergency response. The request we got was on foot of the humanitarian subcommittee's statement that the current structures for securing accommodation do not allow it to get the requisite emergency accommodation. The Deputy raised further points, which are valid and I undertake to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: What will happen is that the regulations will be signed. Following that, we will commence the sections of the Act that have to be commenced and then a circular will be issued by the Department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: These regulations will enable the Minister to commence the sections of the Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Act 2022. The final part is that the Department will issue a circular to the local authorities giving guidance on interpreting the legislation and regulations. It the standard approach.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: The developer has to notify the local authority that works are commencing. Then the local authority will inspect the work to ensure it is to the appropriate requisite standard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes, and the local authority will then do the inspection.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023: Discussion
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023: Discussion (11 Jul 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes.