Results 521-540 of 2,052 for speaker:Maria Bailey
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: Professor O'Sullivan has an advantage on some of us, as there is confusion over the email and what was or was not sent. He has all of that information whereas we do not. While that might be an oversight on my part or a problem with the email from the person who sent it in, I ask him to bear in mind that members do not have all of the information he was sent.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: I ask the member not to put words in witnesses' mouths, with respect.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: At all times, witnesses can answer as they wish and members should note that we never put words into witnesses' mouths. I ask members to be careful about the precedents we set. I call Deputy Casey.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: I have some questions as I must slip out to the Business Committee before coming back, if that is okay. Will Ms Gleeson explain a bit more to us about private rented accommodation outside Dublin and the benefits that may add to the current system? I would like this simplified. Regardless of what heading any family or individual comes under, supports are made available to them and a safe...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: While we do not know why we have lost those tenancies, could we surmise that some of those may have been accidental landlords who do not want to be landlords whose properties have returned to the value at which they were purchased, therefore it is natural that they withdraw? Some 86% of landlords own one or two properties. It is not attractive if one is an accidental landlord but there are...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: That is trying to balance the rental sector without interfering in it too much, so that there is not the loss of a further 10,000. It is a difficult balancing act. Ms Hurley said the hope is that with increased supply, it will fall next year.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: On what page is the Deputy?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: The Deputy must be careful with the words he uses. I read out the privilege note at the start of the meeting. We must base our decisions on the evidence we have. Regardless of whether we agree with what is in which category, we must make policy decisions on the evidence. It can be difficult to collate some data, but we base policy on the evidence we have. Did Ms Gleeson wish to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: The DRHE can only help if someone registers with a local authority.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: The supports kick in.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: Does Deputy O'Dowd have further questions?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: We will proceed to a second round of questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: I call Professor O'Sullivan first.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: We are going in order, if that is all right.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: Does anyone else want to come in there? Is Deputy Barry finished?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: The witness has answered the question twice. If the Deputy is not happy with the answer, that is separate, but she has answered him twice.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: That is exactly what I have said to the Deputy. If he is not happy with the answer, that is a different issue. We are now down to 15 minutes and Deputy O'Dowd wants to contribute, as do I. Does the Deputy want to move on to the next question?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: We do not want to get into a specific case. The Deputy should just talk in general.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: I know, but I want to show respect to that man and not get into detail.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reports on Homelessness: Discussion (8 Nov 2018)
Maria Bailey: I know Deputy Boyd Barrett is in. I normally let him have some of my time. If I have time left, I will give him time; that is not a problem. We need to finish at noon. I have sat here for nearly three hours and I want to ask a few questions if that is all right. I normally share my time with him.