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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: Close to €1 billion was allocated for capital spending to the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage was not spent as originally allocated in 2022. How much of the unspent capital housing budget was surrendered back to central Government by the end of 2022?

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 43. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will report on her plans to regulate short-term letting providers; the reason for the delay for the implementation of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58835/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 113. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the delivery of affordable purchase and cost rental housing; if the targets set out in 2022 for Housing for All were met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3576/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 146. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the recently published Eurostat data showing that rents in Ireland rents are rising at one of the fastest rates in the EU; the actions he will take to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3574/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 147. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the recent record levels of people accessing emergency accommodation; the action he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3575/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Supply Board (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 176. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the ongoing ESB utilities delays for new builds; when these delays are expected to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3756/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 231. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what sections of the Electoral Reform Act 2022 have yet to be commenced; if there is a timeline for the commencement of these sections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3863/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 232. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide details of the proposed amendments to building regulations regarding fire safety and proposals in relation to smoke toxicity and building materials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3864/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: Mr. Cronin may proceed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank the officials for appearing before the committee. I welcome this Bill. It is hugely important. I agree with Senator Boyhan about the four-week period for public consultation. By the time members of the public know the consultation is open and running, which takes a bit of time, the four weeks may be finished. It is four weeks on paper but it does not give people an opportunity at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: I am sorry to interrupt. I appreciate this reference is there regarding the ocean environment policy statement and that it states this should take this element into account, as appropriate, and gives a comprehensive list in this regard. My point is on the proposed Bill itself. Apart from those references about taking these aspects into account, there are no other links into that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: I am sorry, but on this point, will the navy be given resources concerning acoustic monitoring if it is engaged in enforcement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: That is great but given the importance of carbon-rich habitats, should they not be mentioned in the Bill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: I appreciate that rationale but in terms of climate change, carbon-rich habitats in our oceans are incredibly important so it seems strange to have legislation on marine protected areas that does not even mention that. I appreciate not wanting to have a long list but this is of incredible strategic importance to us in our climate change strategy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: The heads allow for monitoring but there is no obligation for monitoring. The Minister can appoint someone to monitor. Monitoring is incredibly important for this to work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: I appreciate the answer but according to the heads as they are written, monitoring can take place and someone can be appointed, not that he or she shall be. That is my concern. It is quite loose.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023: Discussion (26 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: If we are all agreed that monitoring is key, it should not be discretionary. We must imagine a scenario where a Minister at some point in the future is not interested in or hostile to this when we have passed legislation that allows him or her not to appoint anyone to monitor. We must protect against that scenario ever happening.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: I want to ask the Taoiseach about investment funds and the tax they pay. In 2021, the effective tax rate paid by Irish real estate funds fell from almost 18% to less than 6%. This is an incredible drop in the amount of tax they contribute. The Government has not done anything to tackle this. Why is the Government letting investment funds get away with paying so little tax?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: Can the Taoiseach explain why almost €1 billion allocated to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in 2022 was not spent? What does he have to say to the thousands of people who are paying unaffordable and exorbitant rents, the hundreds and thousands of people who are in their 20s and 30s and still living in their childhood bedrooms, those who cannot afford to buy a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jan 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 7. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [60901/22]