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Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Statement of Estimates: Motion (28 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I move: That Dáil Éireann take note of the Statement of Estimates of moneys required in respect of ongoing expenditure for the period beginning on 1st January, 2022 and ending on 31st December, 2022, prepared and published by the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission in accordance with the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 to 2018 which was laid before Dáil...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (28 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 107. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans and those of his Department to reserve units in housing developments for first-time buyers as set out in the Housing for All plan; the timeline for this provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46318/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (28 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 130. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider removing the section in the draft development plan guidelines which restricts councillors from addressing matters that are the subject of other legislative provisions such as NZEB and passive house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46319/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (28 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 851. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of and position regarding the forestry licensing log-jam; the number of licences which have been granted; the number which are left to process; the length of time it is estimated it will take to clear the queue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46320/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Water Services Separation Bill 2021: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (28 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I am on the campus and I thank the witnesses for their statements and answers. My question is slightly tangential but perhaps they could answer it. Does the Bill give powers to fast-track the construction of infrastructure? The County and City Management Association noted last week that it takes three to five years to procure water and waste plants and it did not see this changing. I say...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Quality and Infrastructure and Small Town and Villages Growth Programme: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I can confirm that I am on campus. I am grateful to the witnesses for attending. I understand the complexities of the topic and, therefore, I thank them for their statements and the information presented. It is both insightful and alarming at the same time. Considering the housing crisis and the Housing for All plan, the Government has set in place the provision of legislation and funding...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I confirm that I am on campus. I thank the Minister for his statement. It is much appreciated. I have found that the discourse so far has been informative. I touched on this before at a meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs but it appears that this trade agreement and its benefits to our society outweigh our right to defend ourselves via our national courts through the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I thank the Minister. Is it possible that he can send that report to the committee?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic and Social Research Institute (21 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 59. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to the recent ESRI article which recommends increased borrowing to double capital investment in public housing including the delivery of cost-rental units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33423/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Tailte Éireann Bill 2020: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (16 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: For the record I am on campus. I have a number of questions. This has been discussed a bit already and as we know, the LDA will be co-ordinating the mapping of State lands for the purpose of housing delivery. What role, if any, will Tailte Éireann have in assisting with the LDA's State land database? The Ordnance Survey Ireland and Land Registry mapping systems are available online....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Tailte Éireann Bill 2020: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (16 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: In the context of Ordnance Survey Ireland's property in the Phoenix Park, will that remain part of the campus or one of the buildings?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Tailte Éireann Bill 2020: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (16 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I thank the witnesses very much.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (15 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 200. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the legislative framework for the deposit return scheme will be introduced; when he expects the scheme to be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43606/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the planning application for the railway order for Metrolink is expected to be lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43607/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (LSRD) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I thank all of the witnesses for sharing their positions and insights. Their contributions have been great and are very important in assisting us with this proposed legislation. I broadly agree with the comments made by Mr. Robin Mandal on how the SHD scheme, while having good intentions, did not deliver in fast-tracking housing and instead created a new form of housing, namely,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (LSRD) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: I thank Mr. Kelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (LSRD) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: On that issue, and this question has come up a few times, does Ms Henchy believe that once there is an understanding of what will be coming at the local authorities - because it will not be possible to know that until it happens - that the Department will be able to provide required resources to the local authorities, even if it will not have an open chequebook? If that is not going to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (LSRD) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: To go back to that issue, when I was a councillor, there was a process whereby the planners would go through a planning application and answer any questions we had. Nothing was noted but that process informed me and the other councillors of what the planning application was. We could then discuss it with our constituents based on proper information. Planners understand applications better....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (9 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 364. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a development of four units on 0.4 ha is exempt from Part V; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42586/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (9 Sep 2021)

Francis Noel Duffy: 451. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a person (details supplied); if he has spoken to Chinese authorities on the person's case; his plans to ensure the person's safe return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42585/21]