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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: 120%, okay. I thank Mr. Tarrant. I had a last question on feeding into the national planning framework on density and compact growth.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: Would we be able to look at, say, the infrastructure investment and commissioning of various parts of the infrastructure of both the electric and water networks as a good indicator to see if we are meeting the national planning framework balanced development targets? Are they indicators that could be used?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: Sorry, I will let Senator Cummins in now. The national planning framework obviously sets out targets on how the country should grow, and how we should get the balance right, as well as compact growth, decarbonisation etc. Apart from housing numbers, could we use as indicators the investment that has gone into the network, and where capacity has reduced in areas? If one has the capacity and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: Is that similar for the ESB?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. Tarrant. Senator Cummins, I am sorry for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: It would also have to take into account travel patterns associated with previous growth patterns, and how they impact on emissions and our climate action plan. Just because growth is happening does not necessarily mean it is in the right place. That would be my planning perspective.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: I have one last question for the ESB. The replacement of cables within the greater Dublin area will be done by the ESB and not EirGrid. Is that right?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: That is quite a large infrastructure project. Is there opportunity for other infrastructure providers to be part of it? It is quite significant to replace those cables. Is it just something the ESB would be doing purely concentrating on cables?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Infrastructure Provision and Residential Developments: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: I thank Uisce Éireann, CIF and ESB Networks for their time today. It is very helpful for us. I have taken quite a few notes, as other members have too. There are a couple of issues we can engage with various Departments or organisations on to try to move them along.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: 143. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 30 May 2023, if the passport application can be expedited to rectify a series of clerical errors that will be detailed on the application file; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27764/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: 144. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27770/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: 161. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28143/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: 302. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if discussions are expected with the Road Safety Authority regarding upcoming safety campaigns; if a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of tailgating and driving too close to fellow road users could be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28050/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: 506. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding temporary prefab classroom units for a school (details supplied); if she will confirm that they will be in place in advance of the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27433/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: 526. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a third ASD classroom for a school (details supplied), as recommended by the National Council for Special Education; if her attention has been drawn to the over-enrolment in the existing two ASD classrooms in this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27533/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: 532. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 65 of 31 May 2023, if her attention has been drawn to reports from school principals, teachers and SNAs alike that outline that in practice, the role of a teacher and SNA is broadly the same under home-based summer provision, contrary to her Department’s reply; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: 571. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she will take to ensure the temporary accommodation committed to for a school (details supplied) will be in place in advance of the new school year; if the basis for any delays and changes in the proposals for this project can be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27939/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: 662. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount collected under the Derelict Sites Act 1990 as amended by each local authority in 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27238/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: 700. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to anomalies in the criteria for qualifying for cost-rental schemes administered through the LDA (details supplied); the potential knock-on implications for those paid an hourly rate or who work in the gig economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27469/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (13 Jun 2023)

Steven Matthews: 935. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the ownership of the small building at the rear of a courthouse (details supplied); if this is under the control of her Department; and if so, if it will be considered for community use through a leasing arrangement. [28497/23]