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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Planning Framework (27 Feb 2025)

John Cummins: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his new role and I congratulate Senators on their election or appointment to the House. It is good to be back here for the second time this week. I thank Senator Fitzpatrick for raising this important matter. We soldiered together on the joint committee on housing over the past five years. All things housing are important to the Senator, everyone else...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Planning Framework (27 Feb 2025)

John Cummins: I thank Senator Fitzpatrick. Nationally, rural housing continues to be an important component of overall housing delivery. It is a vital element in the fabric of our society. I look forward to working with the Minster, Deputy Browne, to finalise the completion of the updated rural housing guidelines and to deliver on the programme for Government, which continues to support one-off rural...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (27 Feb 2025)

John Cummins: I would like to thank Senator McCarthy for raising this important issue. If anyone understands this issue it is him, given his work with Tiglin and dealing first-hand with people who find themselves in difficult circumstances. I commend him on his work in that regard. Supporting individuals and families facing homelessness is a key Government priority, I can assure Senators of that....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (27 Feb 2025)

John Cummins: Homelessness is a complex matter, as the Senator knows. A whole-of-government approach is required. That is the approach of the Government and we will continue in that vein. It is important to say that €303 million has been allocated to homeless services for 2025. An additional €25 million in capital funding for the delivery of high-quality transitional emergency...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (25 Feb 2025)

John Cummins: Although it a little strange, it is fantastic to be back here in the Seanad Chamber for my first Commencement matter. I thank Senator Ahearn for raising this important matter, which I know all Members of the House will agree on. In the context of the recent revision of the security allowance made for Oireachtas Members, I have raised the issue with my officials. We want to make progress on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (25 Feb 2025)

John Cummins: It is important to state that Revenue does not have an issue with the 100% element. I have to make that business case to the Department of public expenditure regarding changes in that respect.The Senator has rightly pointed out that the lower amount for councillors, relative to the rate for Oireachtas Members, is in recognition of the fact that councillors do not, by and large, have offices....

Housing Policy: Motion [Private Members] (12 Feb 2025)

John Cummins: I thank everybody for their contributions. I reassert the Government's commitment to tackling the challenges we collectively face in the housing sector. As a 37-year-old, I am acutely aware of the impact these challenges have on my generation and those younger than me. I have taken note of some of the suggestions and points made by Deputies and I will touch on a couple of them....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (12 Feb 2025)

John Cummins: I again thank Deputy McAuliffe for raising this important issue. I assure him that, from the information I have been provided with, a dialogue is occurring in order to try to find a satisfactory resolution. As he is aware, this is a very important development for the area. It is being delivered under Housing for All. We are committed to ensuring that it will be delivered in good time and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Provision (12 Feb 2025)

John Cummins: As this is my first contribution in the House, I ask for its indulgence for a moment as I thank my wife, my family, my friends, my supporters and the Fine Gael members who have assisted me in recent years and, in particular, during November's election campaign. Most importantly, I wish to place on record my thanks to the people of Waterford, who have placed their trust in me, and to the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Jan 2025)

John Cummins: 659. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special classes in mainstream primary and secondary schools in each county, for the years 2020 to 2024 inclusive, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1978/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (22 Jan 2025)

John Cummins: 1670. To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the expansion of State-funded IVF treatment, as announced in budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1974/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (22 Jan 2025)

John Cummins: 1671. To ask the Minister for Health the criteria that will apply to families seeking to avail of State-funded IVF treatment who already have a child born previously through privately funded IVF treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1975/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (22 Jan 2025)

John Cummins: 1672. To ask the Minister for Health the number of inpatient residential beds available in each county, for the years 2020 to 2024, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1976/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (22 Jan 2025)

John Cummins: 1673. To ask the Minister for Health the number of respite beds available in each county, for the years 2020 to 2024, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1977/25]

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2024)

John Cummins: Many Senators in this Chamber are very passionate about the issue of school places for children with additional needs. In my teaching career before I came into this House, I had the opportunity to see how it really works in practice and it works well. My own school had three ASD classes and those students were fully integrated with the wider school population in the teaching of all the main...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consultation on the Draft National Planning Framework (Resumed): Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

John Cummins: I will focus more on that last conversation and also Mr. Hogan’s opening statement. The issues raised in the submission included capacity constraints and the supply of zoned land. In light of the conversation we had about housing targets – we are well aware of the hierarchy of the MPF down to the RSES and to the local authorities' development plans and we are also acutely...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consultation on the Draft National Planning Framework (Resumed): Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

John Cummins: The other area I spoke about was the metropolitan area strategic plans, MASPs, and how they were designated. Originally they were handed down by the Department and the regional assemblies did not have scope to be able to adjust those. This is a bone of contention for me and rightly so. It is not a parochial issue. It relates to Waterford and how Tramore, which is 8 km out the road, is not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consultation on the Draft National Planning Framework (Resumed): Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

John Cummins: I am not hearing that the regional assemblies do have the ability to be able to make the change and I am not hearing from the witness that she will say that such a common sense change should be made in this instance. In my view, it was an error that it was never included in the first place. Anyone who has any knowledge of Waterford knows that Tramore essentially operates as a suburb of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consultation on the Draft National Planning Framework (Resumed): Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

John Cummins: Would Ms Walsh support that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consultation on the Draft National Planning Framework (Resumed): Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

John Cummins: Would the Department support the revision of the Waterford MASP?