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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Semi-State Bodies (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: An Bord Pleanála's expenditure on consultancy services and external services is a matter for the Board. It should be noted that arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. This provides a speedy, efficient and cost effective system to address queries directly to the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The plenary budget process for local authorities is now underway and I understand that Galway County Council will hold its initial meeting on 29 November. The Council has up to 14 days after that date to adopt a budget for the year ahead. This is among the most important decisions that the elected members of local authorities are required to make and the adoption of a sufficient budget which...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: My Department received sanction from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) to roll out a pilot Caravan Loan Scheme offering a limited number of preferential and affordable loans for the purchase of residential trailers to Travellers in a select group of local authorities. The scheme is, therefore, not a rental scheme as the mobiles/trailers purchased under this scheme become...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The funding system that applies to local authorities is a complex one, as authorities derive their income from a variety of local sources including commercial rates, Local Property Tax (LPT), charges for goods and services and funding from Central Government. Central Government funding of local authorities similarly presents a complex picture, with transfers, both current and capital,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tax Collection (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Department of Finance has the lead responsibility for the new zoned land tax, with legislation setting out the provisions relating to the tax measure included in Finance Bill 2021. The purpose of the proposed measure is to activate existing residential zonings where the zoned land is serviced, but remains undeveloped. The scope of the tax is proposed to be based on lands zoned for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: 350. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of educational psychologists in the County Offaly area; the number of current vacancies for psychologists; if she will provide details of the waiting lists that exist for accessing the current service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55570/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: 673. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a single farm payment will be authorised and paid to a person (details supplied). [55747/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: 674. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application for the BEEP scheme by a person (details supplied) can be considered further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55754/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: 692. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is additional funding available to offset the rising costs of construction for projects which have already been approved for grant aid but will fall short on funding for projects (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55822/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Harbours and Piers (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I undertake to raise the matter with the Minister. Between 2010 and 2020, 15 coastal local authorities benefited from grants under the scheme. Over that period, the Department provided €31 million in grants for investment in local authorities and infrastructure. Approximately 14 piers in Waterford have benefited from one or more project approvals, to the tune of almost €3.15...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Harbours and Piers (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I am not in charge of it but I will endeavour to respond.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Harbours and Piers (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and thank Deputy Cullinane for raising this issue. Responsibility for the development and maintenance of local authority-owned piers, harbours and slipways rests with each local authority. The relevant local authority in the case of Helvick Harbour is Waterford City and County Council. However, as part of its annual...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Policy (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Deputy makes a very valid point and we are trying to resolve the matter. Deputy Stanton and Councillor Anthony Barry, who works very closely with Deputy Stanton, have raised the issue consistently. Project Ireland 2040 is the overarching policy and planning framework for the social, economic and cultural development of Ireland. It includes the 20-year national planning framework, NPF,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Policy (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputy for his response and I am absolutely delighted to take up his invitation. The review is expected to be concluded midway through 2022. We should expect a number of submissions and they may be complex but the target is to have it completed by mid-2022. The circular was sent to all the chief executives in the country and the chair of An Bord Pleanála for its...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: We have heard a number of sound bites from the Deputy which should guarantee a few clips in social media and potentially some coverage on regional radio.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: For the past five minutes, I have listened to a Deputy blacken the names of highly respected public officials who have given great service to the State. I robustly defend their actions. I know how hard they work and how well they are doing in their roles. In his annual report, the Planning Regulator's detailed explanation of planning decisions taken throughout the country is exemplary....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I should point out that this is still potentially before the courts, so I am restricted in what I can say about the specifics of the case. I will reply with fact. In the first instance, my role of Minister of State with regard to the planning system is primarily to provide a policy and legislative framework under which planning authorities, the Office of the Planning Regulator, OPR, and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Care (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I thank the Senator for his Commencement matter. I am standing in for the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, who cannot attend. Day care services for the town of Monasterevin were historically provided from an old GP surgery on Drogheda Street. The HSE had to restrict access to the building in 2014 due to health and safety issues. Services were moved to the Monasterevan GAA...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Care (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I acknowledge the case the Senator has put forward. I know and appreciate how hard groups like the committee he referred to work on the ground delivering vital services to vulnerable people. I acknowledge their hard work. The circumstances they operate under can be difficult. He has put forward a strong case. As stated in the reply, tender documentation is to be received in quarter 1 and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I thank Senator Ward for raising this issue. I want to give the apologies of the Minister for Education, who cannot be present today. Languages Connect - Ireland's Strategy for Foreign Languages in Education 2017-2026 aims to increase and diversify the range of languages taught and learned in line with the European framework of key competences for lifelong learning of 2007, which recognises...