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Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: I hope the Leas-Cheann Comhairle will add the time on for the constant interruptions. If the Opposition would care to listen to some of the facts and information, we need to revitalise our town centres and address dereliction and vacancy. The tenure mix will be private, social, affordable and cost-rental, providing long-term secure tenancies at affordable rents in well-designed sustainable...

Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: The Government, through the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, has introduced a vast range of legislation to address these matters. The Land Development Agency Act, the Affordable Housing Act, the Maritime Area Planning Act and, very shortly, the marine protected areas legislation to protect and preserve -----

Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: There were continuous interruptions. I hope the Leas-Cheann Comhairle will allow me a little more time.

Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: We are currently carrying out the most significant piece of planning reform and improvement since the 1963 and 2000 Acts and that will deliver. We have introduced zoned-land tax and a vacant homes tax capturing the State land value uplift from zoning and town centres first as our leading policy.

Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: I have worked with the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien and his team in the Custom House as Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage. I know first hand his commitment on housing and homelessness and the huge range of issues in his remit.

Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: If any Member of People Before Profit wants to drop into the committee to actually learn about what is happening in the legislative process, I would be delighted to make time for him or her. However, having the right information would probably not suit their narrative. I have confidence in the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien to continue to deliver the critical issues for our country.

Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: There were constant interruptions while I was trying to speak.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: 607. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the recommendations of the World Health Organization in relation to the setting-up of a working group to develop a national hearing plan for Ireland; if this is under consideration by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61994/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: Today, we are meeting a number of approved housing bodies, AHBs, to continue our meetings on implementing Housing for All. We are joined today, from Circle Voluntary Housing Association, by Mr. John Hannigan, Mr. Colin Creedon and Mr. Russell Grainge; from Clúid Housing, by Mr. Brian O’Gorman and Ms Fiona Cormican; from Respond by Mr. Declan Dunne and Ms Niamh Randall; and from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. Hannigan. I call Mr. O'Gorman to make his opening statement on behalf of Clúid Housing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. O'Gorman. I invite Mr. Dunne to make an opening statement on behalf of Respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. O'Connor. Before moving to the members' slots, I am conscious that some of them have to speak in the Chamber. I will accommodate members if everyone is happy for me to bring in certain members early who need to speak, or they can speak when they return. I call Senator Fitzpatrick.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: I think we will get to answer the commencement question in later rounds. On that existing use value of social housing Mr. Hannigan referred to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: -----would Mr. Hannigan be in a position to forward that on?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Steven Matthews: Does the Deputy want to direct the question to a particular witness?