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Water Policy: Statements (9 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: Before I talk about the importance of a referendum, setting a date for it and the need for us strongly to oppose any possibility of privatisation of our water and wastewater infrastructure, I support the comments by my constituency colleague, Deputy Mitchell, regarding the problems for people moving into homes because of delays in water connections. It is completely and utterly unacceptable....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: The Taoiseach told the Dáil earlier that housing commencements are up. Housing commencements are in fact down 14%. He also told the Dáil that the housing plan is working, however, all of the evidence shows that it is not. House prices and rents have never been so high. Homelessness has reached record levels. The number of people emigrating from the country because housing is...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: They are down 14%.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: The Minister does not think there is a housing emergency.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: Does the Minister deny there is a housing emergency?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: The Minister is denying reality.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 561. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the new assessment of needs scheme will ensure that children being assessed by SET teachers will have the same supports and resources available regardless of the school which they attend; if SET teachers will be given equal and adequate training in order to conduct an AON in an objective manner; if school support plans are expected to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 622. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that teachers who qualified abroad have access to the Droichead framework, in order that they can register with the Teaching Council without completing another professional masters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55542/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 904. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an updated timeline for the delivery of the Covid-19 recognition payment for front-line healthcare workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54111/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 1019. To ask the Minister for Health if there is an estimated timeline for the second Covid-19 booster to be rolled out for those of under 50 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54608/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank the local authorities for coming before the committee and for all the work they are doing. In terms of vacancy and dereliction, I want to recognise the work of the local authorities. They are showing a high level of leadership and commitment. We can see that in Waterford, in terms of repair and lease in particular, and in Limerick, with the number of derelict sites registered and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: What about Waterford?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: On social housing, the council is meeting its targets and hopes to exceed them. If it was being asked to do more than that, it would need more staff resources.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: On land, it was said that within three to four years there would need to be more land purchases. Can Mr. Walsh expand on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: The council would be able to acquire more land with its own resources at the moment, but if that was to be ramped up it would need more.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: In terms of the 17 ha and 400 units in Limerick, it is working out at about 23 or 24 homes per hectare. Is that normal in terms of social housing delivery?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: The 17 ha remain within the metropolitan area.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: There was a question on judicial reviews and the delay they can cause for the delivery of social, affordable and cost-rental housing. In Limerick and Waterford, are any social, affordable or cost-rental homes schemes being delayed by judicial review in recent times?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: About how many homes are involved?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: I am not asking the witnesses to comment on that. In a general sense, what can be done to reduce some of the conflict or ensure something does not get to the point of a judicial review? Do they have any thoughts on that?