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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Sites (23 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: Under the vacant site levy provisions in the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015 (the Act), planning authorities were empowered to apply a vacant site levy of 3% of the market valuation of relevant properties which were listed on local authority vacant site registers in 2018, which relevant owners were liable to pay in January 2019. The rate of the levy increased to 7% for sites listed on...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (23 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: Housing for All sets out a number of objectives with the aim of improving the functioning of the planning system including the comprehensive review and consolidation of planning legislation. The review forms one of the actions in Housing for All and is set in the context of the broad policy outlined therein. The review is being overseen by the Attorney General and he has appointed a working...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (23 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: Housing for All sets out a number of objectives with the aim of improving the functioning of the planning system including the comprehensive review and consolidation of planning legislation. The review forms one of the actions in Housing for All and is set in the context of the broad policy outlined therein. The review is being overseen by the Attorney General and he has appointed a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 136. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider a scheme of retrofitting for the elderly who rely on the State pension and do not have access to funds to have works completed or to secure a loan. [14294/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the use of section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994; the regularity with which this mechanism is used; if his attention has been drawn to an increased use in recent months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14684/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 281. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a review of public service milage expenses will take place; the current mileage expenses allowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14747/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Community (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: The Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 provides that local authorities have statutory responsibility for the assessment of the accommodation needs of Travellers and the preparation, adoption and implementation of multi-annual Traveller Accommodation Programmes (TAPs) in their areas.  My Department’s role is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports in place...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Solar Energy Guidelines (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 316, 348, 354 and 358 together. Under the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended (the Act), all development, unless specifically exempted under the Act or associated Regulations, requires planning permission.  Section 4 of the Act and Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended (the Regulations), set out various...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Energy Policy (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: I have responsibility for planning policy in my role as Minister for Planning. However policy regarding energy infrastructure including battery storage is not one in which I have any direct statutory function. In this regard, it is a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to formulate policy and any technical specifications with regard to battery storage....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: The Building Regulations 1997-2021 set out the legal requirements for the construction of new buildings (including houses), extensions to existing buildings as well as for material alterations and certain material changes of use to existing buildings. Their aim is to provide for the safety and welfare of people in and about buildings. The minimum performance requirements that a building must...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: The licensing of appliances, apparatus and structures on public roads and footpaths is governed by section 254 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended (the Act), and associated regulations. My Department issued planning circulars to local authorities in 2021 relating to regulations made under section 254 with regard to street furniture (S.I. 209 of 2021 - Circular PL06/2021)...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: The Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 provides that housing authorities have statutory responsibility for the assessment of the accommodation needs of Travellers and the preparation, adoption and implementation of multi-annual Traveller Accommodation Programmes (TAPs) in their areas. My Department’s role is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: As part of the Government response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the emerging refugee crisis, my Department is assisting the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in providing shelter and support to displaced persons from the conflict in Ukraine. A number of options are being considered including emergency planning provisions under the Planning and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Planning Framework (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 351 and 352 together. Since 2018, the National Planning Framework (NPF) is the national planning policy document providing overall strategic policy for the future development of Ireland through specific National Policy Objectives (NPOs) that support the overall rural and small town pattern of development in Ireland. In policy terms, NPO 19 of the NPF...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 517. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application has been received from a school (details supplied) for roof repairs; and if it can be processed as a matter of urgency. [14546/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 518. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the qualifying criteria for DEIS status can be outlined giving the different categories of qualification and the selection process involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14547/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 533. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the projected figures for the primary school population in Moate, County Westmeath, for the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14692/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 546. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider an application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied); when a decision will be made on this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14811/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 605. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will increase the State pension by a minimum of €15 to assist the elderly with the rise in the cost of living, fuel costs and carbon taxes. [14262/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (22 Mar 2022)

Peter Burke: 606. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider increasing the threshold for means tested fuel allowance. [14297/22]