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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (5 May 2021)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 280 together. My Department is currently undertaking a focused review of the 2006 Wind Energy Development Guidelines in line with the “preferred draft approach” which was announced in June 2017 by the then Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, in conjunction with the then Minister for Communications, Climate Action and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (5 May 2021)

Peter Burke: My Department does not collate planning statistics in relation to the number of planning permission applications received by An Bord Pleanála in respect of biogas plants. Article 72(1) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, require the Board to publish a weekly list of appeals and referrals received by it, as well as appeals or referrals determined or otherwise...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing for People with Disabilities (5 May 2021)

Peter Burke: The National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability (NHSPWD) 2011-2016 was published in late 2011 and extended to 2021. It is a joint strategy between my Department and the Department of Health which sets out the Government’s broad framework for the delivery of housing for people with disabilities through mainstream housing policy. The Strategy was developed as part of a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (5 May 2021)

Peter Burke: The Building Regulations 1997-2019 set out minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings and works to ensure the health and safety of people in and around such buildings. They are subject to ongoing review in the interests of safety and the well-being of persons in the built environment and to ensure that due regard is taken of changes in construction techniques,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Guidelines (5 May 2021)

Peter Burke: The ePlanning project which is currently being developed seeks to integrate the IT systems of the 31 planning authorities using a single online portal allowing for the online submission of planning applications, appeals, submissions and associated fees. Once fully rolled out, ePlanning will provide an online option for the public to engage with the planning system, in addition to the paper...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Area Plans (5 May 2021)

Peter Burke: The current circumstances have presented challenges which have required us to examine how essential work in the planning domain can advance in a safe manner. My Department is particularly mindful in this regard of the important role that the planning and development system plays in supporting the economic development of the country, and the vital role which it will play in supporting social...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Services (5 May 2021)

Peter Burke: Section 237A of the Local Government Act 2001 (as amended) provides that local authorities shall conduct their dealings with members of the Oireachtas in accordance with regulations. Local Government Act, 2001 (Section 237A) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. 274 of 2003), which came into operation on 1 August 2003, provide for the question of local authorities and their dealings with members of either...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 May 2021)

Peter Burke: 340. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration has been given to extending passports which have been issued during level 5 restrictions when international travel has not been permitted particularly for children’s passports which have a shorter expiry date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22716/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (5 May 2021)

Peter Burke: 373. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the financial assistance available to schools to facilitate the safe and secure storage of bicycles and scooters outside on school premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22787/21]

National Marine Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2021)

Peter Burke: I thank all Members for their contributions to the debate. I wish to strongly respond to what has been said and point to the consultation that has taken place on the Bill. The Government has prioritised this area. We can see that by the action it took in setting up the stakeholder advisory group composed of almost 50 different actors from various sectors, including fisheries. There was...

National Marine Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2021)

Peter Burke: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the draft National Marine Planning Framework, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 24th March, 2021. With the introduction of the national marine planning framework, followed closely by the maritime area planning Bill and the maritime jurisdiction Bill and, in the near future, the expansion of our network of marine...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Airport Policy (29 Apr 2021)

Peter Burke: On 30 May 2017, the then Government designated 284 hectares of land at Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK) as a Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) under Section 166 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) for the establishment of a strategic development zone for developments which may include— (a) commercial activities including the development of infrastructure to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (29 Apr 2021)

Peter Burke: 95. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her Department has plans to examine and strengthen current antisocial behaviour laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22372/21]

Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (28 Apr 2021)

Peter Burke: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputies who contributed to this debate on the Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021. Ireland’s heritage, including that which is built, natural, cultural and linguistic, tangible and intangible, is of fundamental importance to all aspects of our society, identity, well-being and economy. However, our heritage faces many challenges,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Student Travel Card (28 Apr 2021)

Peter Burke: 227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if apprentice position holders are entitled to apply for student travel cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21474/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Apr 2021)

Peter Burke: 242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when final approval and funding will be given to a road project (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21864/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (28 Apr 2021)

Peter Burke: 265. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department will review the possibility of retrospective further tax relief on third level fees that can be accessed later than the calendar year in which the fees were paid, for example, as part of the remaining balance of a student loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21298/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (28 Apr 2021)

Peter Burke: 411. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will advise on grants for a glamping business that wishes to provide pods specifically for persons with disabilities. [22327/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Services (28 Apr 2021)

Peter Burke: Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended (the Act), all development, unless specifically exempted under the Act or associated Regulations, requires planning permission. Section 4 of the Act and Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended (the Regulations), set out various exemptions from the requirement to obtain planning permission. ...