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Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: If members cannot be here for eight hours but mention their amendments, will that be accepted?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: The meeting is to continue for seven hours and 45 minutes, from 2.15 p.m until 10 p.m.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: We have to be available.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I move amendment No. 3:In page 6, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following:“Report on the causes of delays in the construction of housing 3. The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government is to report within three months of the enactment of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 on the causes of delays in the construction of...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: How can the Minister of State say it is not necessary to do an investigation into the cause of delays, when he is proposing-----

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: -----to rush a Bill through the Dail by Christmas? Members will stay here until midnight tonight, but the Minister will not accede to our request for a report in three months time. Local communities rarely object to planning applications but object to major developments because of traffic issues, overlooking and other major concerns. I do not believe that removing that stage of the...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I wish to respond to what the Minister of State said. I am not saying the legislation has not been flagged, but we all got these amendments last night and we will be staying here potentially until late into the night. That is quite rushed and will create pressure on people in terms of proper debate. The Minister of State has proposed to add on 15 amendments relating to the private rental...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: We will not see it until Thursday. Is that the case?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I do not want to discuss them during a break.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Tomorrow evening.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Yes.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I also think this section is very dangerous. We have already made points to the Minister and will certainly make them again on the floor of the Dáil - in particular, the removal of local residents' and councillors' ability to have a say on these developments. Having served on a council, I am aware that local planners know an area better. An Bord Pleanála is much more divorced...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: The Minister says this does not bypass the local council. If a resident or a community wants to make an observation on a planning application of over 100 houses they can, at present, write a letter and insert a cheque for €20 or do it online. It is easy enough to do and they can also get advice from councillors. What will the fee be for an individual to make an observation to An...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I propose that we sit until 10 p.m. It is far too long for people to stay. If we need to reconvene in the morning that is fine.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: The Chairman told us to give notice if somebody is coming in to substitute for a member. If the meeting will go on that long I will have to get somebody to substitute for me.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Is it possible to speak about this amendment or it is too late?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 83. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on changing the residency requirements for naturalisation to residency on the island of Ireland as opposed to residency just in the State (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39443/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Staff (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 131. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the recruitment of immigration officers for the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service for Dublin Airport; the number of officers to be recruited; when she expects the recruitment process to be completed; and when she expects newly recruited staff to commence employment. [39985/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Electoral Commission Establishment (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 263. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on the establishment of an electoral commission to take over many of the functions related to the conduct of elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40113/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 362. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the conflict in Yemen; and if he will report on interaction he and his officials have had with authorities in Yemen and the region regarding the conflict. [40110/16]