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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: Is the roll-out of bus lanes and bus corridors, which would mean less time spent in congestion, one of the big issues for bus drivers? Is it one of the frustrations of the job for drivers, the company and the NTA? Are we doing enough to roll out bus lanes in a timely manner?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: Is being stuck in congestion and falling behind while trying to meet the timetable one of the big frustrations for Go-Ahead drivers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Steven Matthews: The company needs to do more on that.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Poverty Impact Assessment (27 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: 124. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the instruments being used by her Department to identify and address intergenerational poverty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50432/22]

Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank the Minister of State for bringing this important legislation to the House in such a speedy and timely manner. It is a sensible move that seeks to protect renters from eviction. I acknowledge the work of Department officials in drafting this Bill and the work of the Attorney General’s office in ensuring that its provisions are constitutional, legally defensible and strike a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (26 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: 105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the lack of available substitute primary school teachers in County Wicklow; the initiatives that she is supporting to reduce the impact on schools and to increase the number of teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53691/22]

Finance Bill 2022: Second Stage (25 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Finance Bill, which underpins many of the budget announcements made last month. It is a progressive budget, despite what some commentators would say. It is wide-ranging and well thought out, and it provides immediate support to many people throughout the country when they need it most. It also offers core support for the future. It exemplifies the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Environmental Policy (25 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: 331. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding the total number of tree preservation orders that are currently in place nationally; the number that were issued in the past five years, broken down by local authority area as designated under section 205 of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53483/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (25 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: 335. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding the total number of special amenity areas currently in place nationally; the number designated in the past five years by local authority area, as designated under section 202 of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53488/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (25 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: 336. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of protected structures that are currently designated nationally; the number assigned this status in the past five years by local authority area as designated under section 202 of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53490/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: This is the third in a series of meetings we are holding with local authorities from across the country. We started with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Council and Dublin City Council. We met with Galway and Cork County Councils last week. Today we are joined by Mr. Daniel McLoughlin and Mr. Colm Ward from South Dublin County Council and by Ms AnnMarie Farrelly, Mr. Robert Burns and Ms Mary Egan...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: Absolutely. Please do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: I call Deputy Ó Broin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: I have to end that session now but Deputy Higgins can come in again in the second round of questions. We will move on to Deputy Duffy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: I call Senator Boyhan, who has seven minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: I call Deputy Cian O'Callaghan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Steven Matthews: It is for towns and villages now.