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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: If we did not think the commission had enough to do up to this point, amendment No. 51 contains a substantial suggestion of possible work.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: Deputy Ó Broin had indicated.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: It is not my intention to suspend. I had intended to do the full three hours and as we commenced at 4.30 p.m., that will bring us up to 7.30 p.m. I will not stop the debate in any way. However, I would like to avoid us having to be here on Friday so I hope we can make some progress.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: We will finish as close to 7.30 p.m. as possible.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 52 has been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 54 has been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 55 has been ruled out of order.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: In light of that does the Deputy wish to withdraw the amendment?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: That was very constructive.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (31 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: There are several sections without amendments, but we will adjourn now at 7.30 p.m. as we agreed. I thank the Minister of State and the members for a very constructive engagement.

Irish Apprenticeship System: Statements (26 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: As somebody who served an apprenticeship many years ago, I know how challenging it can be. Apprenticeships are technically challenging and, after one qualifies, some of the work can be physically challenging as well. However, there is no doubt that an apprenticeship is a very good educational opportunity that provides very transferable skills. Apprentices who have done four years of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Common Agricultural Policy (26 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 128. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the way he intends to bridge the gap identified by the European Commission between the greenhouse gas reduction targets for agriculture in the Climate Action Plan 2021 and the measures identified in the draft CAP strategic plan; the way the bridging of that gap will be funded; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (26 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 40. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a HSE report which outlines that by the end of June 2022 there will only be seven dental practices in County Wicklow that accept medical card patients; the actions that he will take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26409/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (26 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 47. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the negotiations between his Department and a union (details supplied); the timeline for the completion of negotiations; his views on the ongoing impact for medical card users who are unable to access dental services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25807/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (26 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 199. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the long-term measures that will be included in the proposed €56 million fodder production scheme to reduce the likelihood of future fodder crises occurring. [26630/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (26 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 234. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the details regarding any research carried out on behalf of his Department into the level of requirement for wheelchair-liveable homes on social housing lists at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27020/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (26 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 235. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the housing needs demand assessment being carried out by each local authority assesses and includes figures related to the level of requirement for wheelchair-liveable homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27022/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (26 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 236. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the details of any research that has been carried out into the level of demand for wheelchair-liveable homes by or on behalf of his Department; the number of wheelchair-liveable homes that are expected to be delivered under Housing for All by year-end 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27023/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (26 May 2022)

Steven Matthews: 237. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the assessments that have been carried out by his Department in relation to building regulations and guidance for the construction of wheelchair-liveable homes; if his attention has been drawn to the need to make these guidelines clearer to help streamline the construction of new properties and adapting...