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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: On 15 February, the Taoiseach indicated to the House that the planning regulations for solar panels would be ready in two to three weeks. That is nearly six weeks ago now and I have seen no movement on it. I do not need to remind the Taoiseach that we are in an energy crisis, that we have introduced one of the most ambitious energy retrofit schemes seen anywhere in Europe and that we have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: 242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the electric vehicle home charger grant administered by SEAI (details supplied); the basis for same; and if the matter will be reviewed to remove any barriers to access this funding. [16333/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: 361. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15874/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: I welcome our guests and apologise for being late to the meeting. I thank Deputy Higgins for taking over the chairmanship. I know that the representatives of the CCMA have a meeting to attend at 5 p.m. in the Custom House. Perhaps members will direct any questions they have to those representatives before then. I am sure our guests from the Housing Alliance will stay on until after 5 p.m....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: Deputy Ó Broin, I will bring you back in-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: -----on the question of the equity stake and the P&A review.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: You are out of time now, Senator Cummins, so when we come back you might-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: It is but-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: We will move on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: The figures are quoted in the opening statement and they do not include the LDA.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: So there is more and that is good to know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: There were a couple more questions on housing maintenance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. O'Connor. We move to the Fine Gael slot and Deputy Higgins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: On Deputy Higgins's point, I believe that people can apply for apprenticeships now on the Central Applications Office, the CAO. I reiterate Mr. Curran's points that those trades jobs are highly skilled and highly technical. I would give it longer, and if one went into those jobs now there would be 30 or 40 years employment ahead when one comes out of the training, in renewable energies,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: You could have gotten away with that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Steven Matthews: Excuse me, we are well over time on that slot. I can bring Ms Geraghty back in again later. I call Deputy Ó Broin.