Results 661-680 of 3,358 for speaker:Peter Burke in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (5 May 2022)

Peter Burke: Addressing vacancy and dereliction, and maximising the use of the existing housing stock, is a priority objective of the Government, as evidenced by the recently published Housing for All - A New Housing Plan for Irelandwhere one of the four pathways in the plan is specifically dedicated to this area. My Department continues to liaise with local authorities on the implementation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (5 May 2022)

Peter Burke: Disabled people are entitled to all of the housing supports and have access to all schemes in like manner with other citizens. Since 2011, housing for disabled people has been addressed in a dedicated joint Strategy between my Department and the Department of Health. A new joint National Housing Strategy for Disabled People 2022-2027 was launched on 14 January 2022. The new...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electricity Generation (5 May 2022)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 and 147 together. Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended (the Act), all development, unless specifically exempted under the Act or associated regulations, requires planning permission. Schedule 4 of the Act and Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, (the Regulations) sets out various exemptions from...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (5 May 2022)

Peter Burke: The Planning and Development (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2018, which came into operation on 8 February 2018, provide for an exemption from the requirement to obtain planning permission in respect of the change of use of certain vacant commercial premises to residential use, including the conversion of vacant areas above ground floor commercial premises to residential use. This measure was...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (5 May 2022)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 158 together. Of note, under section 30 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended (the 2000 Act), I am specifically procluded from exercising any power or control in relation to any particular case with which a planning authority or An Bord Pleanála is or may be concerned.  Under the the 2000 Act, all development,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (5 May 2022)

Peter Burke: Social housing allocation policies, including waiting lists, are a matter for local authorities. All applications for social housing support are assessed by the relevant local authority in accordance with the eligibility and need criteria set down in section 20 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and the associated Social Housing Assessment Regulations.  It is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (5 May 2022)

Peter Burke: 214. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there is any particular process in the case of Ukrainian refugees seeking to work in Ireland for the Garda vetting in the current circumstances, or if the Ukrainian refugees are to apply in the normal way provided they have proof of identity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22527/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (4 May 2022)

Peter Burke: 91. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the situation in relation to the €200 energy grant for a person (details supplied) in rented accommodation who prepays their electricity in an apartment complex; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22065/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (4 May 2022)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181, 182 and 183 together. Details of the sections of the Local Government Act 2001 and the Local Government Reform Act 2014 which have yet to be commenced are set out in the following table.  Title of Act Sections not yet commenced Local Government Act 2001 Section 22   Sections...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (4 May 2022)

Peter Burke: Development contribution charges to be applied on developers are set at the planning permission stage but are not collectable by the relevant local authority until after the development work commences. Commencement notices are issued by the developer to the local authority and these generally trigger the raising of the charge. The normal practice is for the developer to issue a commencement...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Foreshore Issues (4 May 2022)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. Details of foreshore licence applications for site investigation activities that have commenced the statutory assessment process following validation by my Department and details of applications determined during the period referred to in the Question are available to view on my Department's website at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (4 May 2022)

Peter Burke: 395. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average processing time for family re-unification visas for those who are holders of critical work permits working here; her views on whether this is a disincentive for those seeking to work here in critical employment categories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22075/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Renewable Energy Generation (28 Apr 2022)

Peter Burke: As I have previously outlined to the House, following the outlining of a variety of concerns from both sectors that were first brought to my attention during the development of the National Marine Planning Framework, I instructed my Department officials to establish a Seafood/ORE working group to assist the managed introduction of the offshore renewables industry into the maritime area. ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wind Energy Generation (27 Apr 2022)

Peter Burke: A foreshore licence issued under section 3 the Foreshore Act 1933, as amended, is generally granted for short-term, temporary activities which do not require exclusive occupation of the Foreshore. Activities which are the subject of a foreshore licence application generally relate to site investigations, dredging and sporting events or developments such as pipes and cables. Where exclusive...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (27 Apr 2022)

Peter Burke: The Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 provides that housing authorities have statutory responsibility for the assessment of the accommodation needs of Travellers and the preparation, adoption and implementation of multi-annual Traveller Accommodation Programmes (TAPs) in their areas. My Department’s role is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports in place to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (26 Apr 2022)

Peter Burke: 233. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the microgeneration scheme will be operational to allow for the payment of domestic supply to the national grid following the installation of smart meters in domestic settings with solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19309/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (26 Apr 2022)

Peter Burke: 400. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when grant information will be available for the heavy goods vehicle transport market to encourage the transition from traditional fossil fuelled vehicles to electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20580/22]