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Urban Regeneration Report: Motion (2 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank all Members for their contributions and, equally, I am grateful for the contribution made by the committee members, which was very collaborative. There was a lot of support for the measures we have recommended. We have heard so much talk about dereliction and vacancy but without the figures, we do not know how much of it exists. The figure ranges from 180,000 down to 90,000 units....

Urban Regeneration Report: Motion (2 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage entitled "Urban Regeneration", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 24th May, 2022. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for sharing his time with me on this very important report. I thank the Oireachtas for granting us the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I want to ask the Minister about the public electric vehicle, EV, charging network. I am aware there is funding for local authorities to install EV charging points and there is a public consultation going on at the moment. However, there seems to be some delay in the roll-out. I am not sure if the difficulty is at local authority level or in trying to get an ESB connection. Most of us...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (2 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 18. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the consultation that he has held with social partners on the work life balance and miscellaneous provisions Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28400/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (2 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 40. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated the number of my little library book bags that have been distributed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28399/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (2 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 132. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for public engagement in relation to offshore renewable energy projects; the intended framework for that community engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28444/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Meals Programme (2 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 265. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if discussions are expected with the Department of Social Protection regarding all schools that were awarded DEIS status in March 2022 that will not have access to the school meals programme for September 2022 due to budgetary constraints; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28553/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: 227. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding supports for persons suffering from long-Covid; if any consideration is being given to expanding the level of service available or the number of clinics that persons in this situation can attend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28413/22]

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, and his officials to the committee. We finished at section 82 yesterday, so will I commence there.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 57 is out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendments Nos. 58 to 61, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendments Nos. 65 to 68, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: We are taking amendments Nos. 65 to 68, inclusive, together. Amendments Nos. 66 and 67 are in the name of Deputy McAuliffe and amendment No. 68 is in the name of Deputy Nash.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 75 has been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendments Nos. 76 to 78, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 80 has been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendments Nos. 82 and 83 have been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 85 has been ruled out of order.