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Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank an Teachta Ó Broin for the motion. The Social Democrats will support it. It gives us an opportunity to discuss these issues on affordability and housing. I want to respond to a couple of things the Minister said. He spoke about the need for supply and the problem with people objecting to housing. It is worth noting that the people who voted to dezone land earmarked...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: No. The deputy chairman of An Bord Pleanála has stepped aside temporarily. He has admitted to what he says is an inadvertent conflict of interest. There are other allegations of conflict of interest reported in the media and under investigation. Given the centrality of An Bord Pleanála to the planning system and how important it is in terms of the planning process, will the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Functions (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 150. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the public service, justice and policing reform division of his Department. [22095/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 262. To ask the Minister for Finance the preparation work that has been carried out to enable a new vacant property tax to be introduced in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22597/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 330. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the HAP external review report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22598/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Environmental Policy (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 331. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider bringing forward legislation to regulate light pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22600/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 430. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23326/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 477. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that she will take to ensure that the date of the leaving certificate 2022 results is announced as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22593/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equality Issues (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 569. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the recommendations set out in the Housing Assistance and Discrimination - A Scoping Study on the Housing Assistance Ground under the Equal Status Acts 2000-2018 report will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22599/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 688. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that he will take to ensure that there is a permanent psychiatrist in the Dublin north-east mental health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22636/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: I will start on some of the issues that have been discussed. One issue which is brought up with me a great deal by older residents in my constituency is exactly as Deputy Ó Broin has stated, which is that some people want to stay in their family home. They have a long and strong emotional connection there, with all of their memories. They completely want that and this needs to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: Could I ask a question on that issue, please? The idea of these very high quality housing schemes for older people with services, facilities and activities are very successful and attractive. These can be facilitated if some land is zoned specifically for that use. If it is an up-zoning, it increases the value. Otherwise, in a full residential zoning, investors are always going to go for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank Ms Timmins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: I thank Ms Larthwell for that reply. The Department is trying to facilitate social housing models which could mean not-for-profit approved housing bodies, AHBs, being involved in the management of this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: Sure, but that aspect is being looked at. That would be attractive for some people who would want to go down that route and it might increase the usage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: A lot of good points have been made that emphasise the variety of issues that are involved. I would welcome the views of any of our guests as to whether a dedicated zoning for affordable housing that includes housing for older people or specific zoning for housing for older people would be a way of ensuring that more land and sites are available. Some very good points have been made about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: On adult safeguarding legislation, former Senator, Colette Kelleher, introduced a Bill on and there was political consensus that this would be advanced. There are commitments in the programme for Government but we are still waiting on it. We need it in terms of a fair deal but we really need it in terms of many other areas as well. I would make the point as strongly as possible that this...

Accommodation Needs of Those Fleeing Ukraine: Statements (5 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: I commend the huge effort being made to support Ukrainian refugees. They have been displaced by war and forced to leave their homes. A huge amount of work is going on at State level to support them. The response from communities throughout Ireland has been very generous. We have seen communities come together and put the shoulder to the wheel. We have seen community leaders and community...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (5 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: 194. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider providing specific State pensions for foster parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22531/22]

Rising Rental Costs: Motion [Private Members] (4 May 2022)

Cian O'Callaghan: First, I want to respond to some of the comments that have been made. There is a problem with some politicians and some public representatives opposing housing. There could be other instances, but I am only aware of one where councillors voted to de-zone land that was earmarked and needed for social housing. We all know that it is needed, because of the crisis we are in and because of the...